Programming the RCA RCR860 Universal Remote Control

Programming the RCA RCR860 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 enclosed). 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, and 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, TV/DVDs or TV/VCR/DVDs, use the combo codes in the Code List to program the individual corresponding component keys. Once programmed successfully, the TV key controls the TV functions on your unit, and the DVD and VCR keys control the DVD or VCR functions, respectively. There is a specific section in the Code Lists for combo units. The codes in the combo section should be tried first, using Direct Code Entry on the
TV and DVD or VCR keys. If this is unsuccessful, use Manual or Auto Code Search to program the remote to control your combo unit.
Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote
pointed at the IR sensor of the component you are currently programming the remote to control.

Brand Code Search and Entry

If your brand is listed in the Brand Code List (See Code Lists enclosed), 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 is one of those brands listed. If your brand is not listed in the Brand Code List, use one of the other programming methods that follow.

NOTE: Brand Code Search and Entry is supported for TV, VCR, DVD and SAT/CBL brands. You cannot use the Brand Code Search method for AUDIO, DVR and HDTV. Follow these instructions to program your remote using the Brand Code Search and Entry method. Example used is for TV component set up.

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.
3. Press and hold the component key you wish to program. The illuminated component name turns on and remains on.
4. While holding the component key down, press and hold the ON·OFF key. The illuminated component name turns off.
5. After holding both keys down for three seconds, all of the component names illuminate and stay on.
6. Release both keys. The name of the current component remains lit, while all other component names turn off.
7. Refer to the Brand Codes in the enclosed Code Lists. Press and release the appropriate brand code key (Numbers 0-9), using the number keys. The illuminated component name blinks once
   • Note: If you do not press a valid Brand Code Search key, the illuminated component name blinks four times and turns off. The last programmed code under that component key is retained
8. Press and release the ON·OFF key repeatedly until your component turns off. Each time you press the ON·OFF key, the illuminated component name blinks, and the ne