Using the Learning feature on the RCA RCRN08GR Remote Control

Using the Learning feature on the RCA RCRN08GR Remote Control  

Learning Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they control. Once you have programmed in the code for your specific component, you can customize the universal remote to include certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not embedded in the preset code. Your universal remote has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under the mode(s) of your choice. The universal remote can store up to 34 key commands for each original remote.* Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (e.g., the universal remote can learn commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, etc.).

* Some learned signals require more memory than others. In these cases, fewer key commands can be learned.

Before First-Time Learning: Before you start learning keys for the first time, clear any stored learning information that might be in the remote. This lets you begin with a clean slate.

1. Press and hold the CLEAR key (the ON•OFF key illuminates). While you're holding down the CLEAR key, use your other hand to press and hold the ON•OFF key (the ON•OFF key illumination turns off).
2. Wait until the ON•OFF key comes on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in the Master Clear mode.
3. Press the SELECT/OK key to confirm the Clear operation. The ON•OFF key remains on for 2 seconds, then turns off. All Learned functions for all components are now cleared; all other programming remains intact.

Learning From Your Original Remotes

1. Place your original remote and the learning remote on a flat surface as shown below. Point the top of your original remote at the base of the learning remote. The IR LED on the original remote should be pointing directly at the learning remote’s learning sensor, located on the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be 1–4 inches apart.
2. On the learning remote, press and hold the device key you want to use the learned function in (the ON•OFF key turns on and remains on). While holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the RECORD key (the ON•OFF key illumination turns off).
3. Wait until the ON•OFF key turns on and stays on. Then release both keys. The remote is now in Learning mode.
4. On the learning remote, press the key you want to use for the learned function. The illuminated ON•OFF key blinks once, then remains on.
5. On the original remote, press and hold the key you want to teach to the universal remote. Wait until the ON•OFF key on the learning remote blinks once, then release the key on the original remote. The learning remote has finished learning this key.
   Note: If a problem occurs during the Learning process, the illuminated ON•OFF key blinks four times, but the unit remains in the Learning mode. If this occurs, adjust the distance between the remotes slightly and repeat from step 4.
6. To learn another key for this device mode: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the key you want to learn. To learn keys in a different device mode: Repeat steps 2–5 for the next device mode. To save learned keys and exit learning: press the SLEEP key on the learning remote.

Learning Tips:

• Make sure the batteries in both the learning and original remote(s) are fresh.
• Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep remotes at least three feet away from such light sources.
• Make sure the original remote is in the same mode as the universal remote so that the Learned k