Programming the RCA RCR3283 Universal Remote Control

Programming the RCA RCR3283 Universal Remote Control  

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 at the bottom of this page). 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 units, like TV/VCRs or TV/DVDs, you must program the individual corresponding component keys to control each part of the combo unit. Once programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit, and the VCR•DVD key controls the VCR or DVD functions, respectively. 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 VCR•DVD keys. If this is unsuccessful, follow the normal programming methods for both the TV and the VCR•DVD 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 or DVR” below or on page 3 of the user manual.

Programming Methods:

Brand Code Search and Entry

If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists at the bottom of this page), you may be able to program your universal remote by searching through only the Code Lists for that specific manufacturer. Brand Code Search and Entry can be the quickest method to program your remote, if your component (TV, VCR and/or DVD, satellite receiver and/or cable box) is one of those brands listed. If your brand is not listed in the Brand Code List, use one of the other programming methods: Direct Code Entry, Manual Code Search and Entry or Auto Code Search and Entry.

Follow these instructions to program your remote using the Brand Code Search and Entry method.

Tip: To exit without saving at any point in the Brand Code Search, press and release the CLEAR key.

1. Manually turn on the component you want the remote to control.
2. Locate the Brand Codes in the Code Lists and keep it handy.
   Note: If you press an invalid key during the Brand Code Search, the remote does not respond and the search times out after two minutes. When the search times out, the LED blinks four times and turns off. The last programmed code under that component key is retained.
3. Press and hold the component key you wish to program. The LED turns on and remains on. Keep holding down the component key.
4. While holding the component key down, press and hold the POWER key. The LED turns off. After holding both keys down for three seconds, the LED turns back on.
5. Release both keys. The LED remains on.
6. Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists. Use the number keys to enter the number for your brand. The LED blinks once.
   Tip: Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the component you are currently p