Programming and Operating the RCA RCR4358 Universal Remote Control

Programming and Operating the RCA RCR4358 Universal Remote Control

General Controls

 

Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included, depending on model). To install the batteries:

1. Press and push the battery compartment cover to remove it.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery compartment.
3. Push the battery cover back into place.

Note: If you are replacing batteries, try not to press any buttons after you've taken the old batteries out. Pressing buttons while replacing batteries causes the remote to lose the devices you've programmed. You will need to program the remote again.

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.

Programming Your Remote

Your universal remote can operate a variety of brands of components. In order for your universal remote to control your components, you need to program the remote with the codes that match the components (See Code Lists enclosed or go to rca.com/codefinder). These codes enable the remote to communicate with your components. Each brand and each component has its own “language,” and, by programming the correct codes into your remote, you tell the remote to “speak the same language” as your components. There are four methods you can use to program your remote control to operate your components:

• Brand Code Search and Entry
• Direct Code Entry
• Manual Code Search and Entry
• Auto Code Search and Entry

Most components can be programmed in one of these four ways. Try them in the order listed.

In order to control combo TV/VCR or TV/DVD units, you must program both the TV key and the DVD•VCR key. Once programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit, and the DVD•VCR key controls the DVD or VCR functions. There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units. The codes in this section should be tried first, using Direct Code Entry on the TV and DVD•VCR keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods for both the TV and the DVD•VCR keys.

• DVD•VCR Key: The DVD•VCR key defaults to program a DVD player. If you want the DVD•VCR key to control a VCR, you must preprogram the DVD•VCR key. See the section entitled “Programming the DVD•VCR Key To Control a VCR” on page 3.</li