RCA RCR612N - Manual

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.

RCR612N

Universal Remote Control
Owner’s Manual

Manual del Propietario (parte posterior)

Tip: This remote is already programmed to operate most

RCA-branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and satellite

receivers. Just press the corresponding key—DVD

for a DVD player, TV for a television, VCR for a VCR,

SAT•CBL•DTC for a satellite receiver, DVR•AUX for a DVR.

Your universal remote requires two AA alkaline batteries (not

included).

To install the batteries:

1.

Remove the battery compartment

cover.

2.

Insert the batteries, matching 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.

To use this universal remote with your home entertainment

system, first you need to program it to control your devices.

There are four ways you can program the universal remote to

operate your devices:

•

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.

Note:

Direct Code Entry is usually the best

method to use for audio devices.

• The

Manual Code Search

lets you manually go through

all the codes for the device you’re trying to control

.

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.

2.

Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning.

When your device turns off, do not stop searching.

Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY

key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on.

3.

Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the

remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again.

When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.

4.

Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control

a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has

been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions,

programming is complete. If the code stored does not give

maximum functionality, try another code.

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.

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, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD

players, and DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers,

and VCR for VCRs. To program a device key for a different

type of device, see the

Programming the DVR•AUX Key to

Control Other Devices

section.

To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you

need to program each key separately. Each key will control

that part of the combo device.

If the original remote control that came with your device has

separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single ON•OFF key),

the Auto Code Search might not work with that device. Try

the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.

To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto

Code Search, press the CLEAR key.

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 ON•OFF key at the same

time.

3.

Wait until the ON•OFF 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 PLAY on

the remote and wait 5 seconds.

The remote is testing a batch of

10 codes on your device.

Did your device turn off?

YES:

Go to step 5.

NO:

Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of

10 codes.

Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns

off.

5.

When your device turns off, press

the REVERSE key on the remote

and wait at least 2 seconds.

The remote tries the last of the

previous ten codes.

Did your device turn on?

YES:

Press the STOP key. You’re

done! You’ve programmed this

device key.

NO:

Press REVERSE again. 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.

NOTES

Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep

the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are

currently 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 Auto Code Search, the remote ignores

keypresses that aren’t part of the search.

The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key

blinks four times and the last programmed code under that

device key is retained).

The ON•OFF key blinks four times when the remote has

gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Auto 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 device features don’t work, go to the next step to try

a different code.

2.

Repeat the Brand Code Search 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 ON•OFF 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 attempting to control

a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has

been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions,

programming is complete. If the code stored does not give

maximum functionality, try another code.

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.

IMPORTANT:

The Brand Code Search works for TVs, VCRs, DVD

players, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The Brand Code

Search does not work for programming this remote to control

audio devices, DVRs, and digital TV converter boxes. Use a

different programming method for these kinds of devices.

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, digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD

players, and DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers,

and VCR for VCRs. To program a device key for a different

type of device, see the

Programming the DVR•AUX Key to

Control Other Devices

section.

To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you

need to program each key separately. Each key will control

that part of the combo device.

If the original remote control that came with your device has

separate ON and OFF keys (instead of a single ON•OFF key),

the Brand Code Search might not work with that device. Try

the Direct Code Entry method described later in this manual.

To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Brand

Code Search, press the CLEAR key.

1.

Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

3.

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 ON•OFF key at the same time.

4.

Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then

release both keys.

6.

Point the remote directly at the

front panel of the device you want

to control. Press ON•OFF 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 ON•OFF again. The remote tests the next code

for your brand.

Keep pressing ON•OFF every 2 seconds until your device

turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

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.

Cod

e Li

ts

List

a de

Cód

igos

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

V

VCR

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

DVD

SA

/CAB

LE

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

5.

Look at the number you circled for your

device’s brand code number. Press that

number on the remote keypad.

NOTES
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep

the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are

currently 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 Brand Code Search, the remote ignores

keypresses that aren’t part of the search.
The search times out after two minutes (the ON•OFF key

blinks four times and the last programmed code under that

device key is retained).
The ON•OFF key blinks four times 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.

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.

TIPS:

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

TV is preset for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, digital

TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and

DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for

VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of device, see

the

Programming the DVR•AUX Key to Control Other Devices

section.
To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need

to program each key separately. Each key will control that part

of the combo device.

1.

Manually turn on the device you

want to control.

3.

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

ON•OFF key comes on).

While you’re holding down the device key, use your other

hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the

code list (the ON•OFF key goes off after the first digit).

2.

Find the Code List that came with

the remote. Locate the section for

the type of device you’re trying to

program, and find your brand in

that section. Circle the codes for

your brand and keep them handy.

Cod

e Li

sts

List

a de

Cód

igos

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

TV

VCR

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

DVD

SA

CAB

LE

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

NOTES

Remember to enter the code for future reference in the box

provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual.

If your brand isn’t listed in the code list, use one of the Code

Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the

Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code

Entry procedure, the ON•OFF key blinks four times and the

process is exited. The last programmed code under the

device key is retained.

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

in the list.

4.

When you’ve finished entering the five-digit code, keep

holding down the device key and look at the ON•OFF key.

Is the ON•OFF key illuminated?

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 takes you 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 stop the search and store that

code.

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,

digital TV converters, or cable boxes, DVD for DVD players, and

DVR•AUX for DVRs, AUDIO for audio receivers, and VCR for

VCRs. To program a device key for a different type of device, see

the

Reassigning the DVR•AUX and VCR Keys

section.

To control combo devices, like TV/DVDs and TV/VCRs, you need

to program each key separately. Each key will control that part

of the combo device.

To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Manual

Code Search, press the CLEAR key.

Step 1: Install your batteries

Step 2: Program your remote

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