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Operating the RCA RCR460 NaviLight4 Universal Remote Control

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Operating the RCA RCR460 NaviLight4 Universal Remote Control

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The four-component universal remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding key—DVD key for a DVD player; TV key for a television; SAT·CBL for a satellite receiver or a cable box; or the VCR·AUX key for a VCR.

NaviLight Illumination Path: The RCR460 uses a NaviLight illumination path to light up the names of keys you need to operate each component. For example, when you are in SAT Mode, only the words above these keys light up: ON/OFF, SAT·CBL, UP navigation arrow, LEFT navigation arrow, RIGHT navigation NaviLight Illumination Path arrow, GUIDE, SKIP, MENU, INFO, CLEAR, VOL, CHAN, VOL/CHAN UP arrow, VOL/CHAN DOWN arrow, MUTE, GO BACK and ENTER. Every key that has a function in the mode you are in lights up. The NaviLight illumination path remains lit for three seconds from the last keypress. You can toggle the NaviLight illumination path on and off at any time by pressing the LIGHT key or the desired component key.

Illuminated Component Names: Depending on which mode you are in (TV Mode, VCR Mode, etc.), the word above each component key lights up to serve as an indicator light, providing feedback for various functions. When a valid key is pressed, the component name remains lit as long as the key is pressed and turns off when the key is released. The component name also blinks in Programming Mode or in Menu Mode to provide feedback.


Using the Remote to Control Your Components:

Because this remote controls more than one component, you must first “tell” the remote which component 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 the chosen component mode (such as TV Mode) until you change it. If your remote is in TV Mode, you must change the mode in order to operate your DVD or VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. For example, if you are in VCR Mode, and you wish to turn off your TV, you must press the TV key first before pressing the ON/OFF key.


On-Screen Menus:

Accessing and Selecting Menu Items: Today’s advanced components use on-screen menus to help you navigate through all their features and functions. While this remote cannot access every menu system of every component model, it does offer some menu functionality. Example used is for TV component set up.

To use a component’s on-screen menu system, you first have to put the remote in Menu Mode.

  1. Make sure your components are turned on and your TV is set to the component’s input mode (Use the INPUT key to toggle through inputs when in TV Mode.)
  2. Press the component key whose menu you want to access.
  3. Press the MENU key. The illuminated component name blinks, indicating you are in the Menu Mode.
  4. Use the VOL+/- and/or CH+/- keys to navigate through the on-screen menu system.
  5. To make a selection from the on-screen menu, press the MENU or OK key to select the highlighted item.
    Tip: If the remote doesn't respond, check to see that the illuminated component name is still blinking. Remember: it times out after 10 seconds. If this happens, just press the MENU key again, and then retry your selection.
    Note: Menu Mode support in TV Mode is dependent on the TV Code. The following TV codes are supported:
    • RCA – Codes 1000, 1181, 1203
    • SONY – Code 1218
    • JVC – Code 1242
    • Panasonic – Code 1170
    • Toshiba – Code 1072 (HDTV),
      Code 1109 (non-HDTV)
    • Sharp – Code 1173

      Menu Mode is supported for all brands of DVD players and satellite receivers, and is not supported for VCRs or CABLE.

Exiting a Menu Mode: The remote automatically times out of Menu Mode after 10 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 component key on the remote (TV, DVD, VCR·AUX, SAT·CBL). The illuminated component name turns off.


Guide Mode:

Guide Mode allows you to access the programming guide associated with your satellite or cable programs. To enter Guide Mode, follow these steps:

  1. Press and release the SAT·CBL key.
  2. Press and release the GUIDE key. The illuminated component name blinks continually to indicate the remote is in Guide Mode.
  3. Navigate through the guide, using the VOL+/- and/or CH+/- keys.
  4. To exit the Guide Mode, press and release the SAT·CBL or any component key. The Guide Mode remains active until one of these keys are pressed or until it times out after 10 seconds.
    Note: Guide Mode is supported for the following SAT code sets:
    • 5071 – SAT_A521_035 RCA SAT 1
    • 5074 – SAT_A521_019 Panasonic
    • 5077 – SAT_A521_021 Hughes
    • 5089 – SAT_A521_031 DISH
    • 5091 – SAT Express Vu (Echostar 1.5)
    • 5092 – SAT Star Choice
    • 5093 – SAT 2 FROM 600-800 RCA SAT2

      Guide Mode is only supported for one CABLE code, 5052. Guide Mode is also supported for RCA TV code 1000.


Volume Punch-through:

Your universal remote’s Volume Punch-through feature allows you to control the volume and mute functions of your TV without the need to place the remote in TV mode. For example, your TV volume and mute functions work even when you are in VCR Mode, because they “punch through” from one component to another.


Sleep Timer (select models only):

This feature automatically turns off your TV at a duration you choose from 1 to 99 minutes. The Sleep Timer only works if you have found a code that controls your TV. The timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer is built into your universal remote control. To program the Sleep Timer, follow these steps.

Programming the Sleep Timer:

  1. Press and release the TV key.
  2. Press and hold the SLEEP key for three seconds. The illuminated component name turns on.
  3. Release the SLEEP key.
  4. Using the number keys, enter the desired time in minutes (from 1-99 minutes). To set the timer to a number under 10 minutes, first press 0 and then the desired number (e.g., 05 for five minutes). The illuminated component name blinks with each keypress.
  5. Once the second number is entered, the illuminated component name turns off.
    Tip: Any keypress other than the number keys is ignored. If you don't enter the sleep time within 10 seconds after pressing the SLEEP key, you must start over at step 1. The illuminated component name blinks four times and then turns off, indicating your attempt to program the Sleep Timer has been unsuccessful.
  6. The Sleep Timer is now set.
  7. Leave remote aimed at the TV. Once the Sleep Timer is set, you can continue to use the remote without affecting the Sleep Timer. However, because the timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer is built into the remote itself, the remote must be in TV Mode and pointed at the TV to activate the Sleep Timer.
    Note: If the ON·OFF key is pressed, the Sleep Timer is canceled.

 

Notes:

  • If you cannot locate your owners manual you can view the codes online and download a manual below however if the code is not listed for your specific component we will NOT be able to provide additional codes
  • If your remote is over four years old, it might not be able to operate some newer components, or it may be able to operate some functions but not others. 

ADDITIONAL RCA REMOTE CONTROL REFERENCES

The rcaaudiovideo.com site provides step by step videos, an online code finder as well as additional PDFs of Owner-User manuals and code lists. Please see the information below for the latest information.

RCA Online Code Finder

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