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Programming the RCA CRCR4383NR Universal Remote Control

To use this universal remote with your home entertainment system, first you need to program it to control your devices. There are four ways you can program the universal remote to operate your devices:

  • The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you're trying to control. It’s the easiest method, but it can sometimes take longer than some of the other programming methods.
  • The Brand Code Search searches through the codes for select brands of devices. It’s not as easy as the auto code search, but it can be faster.
  • The Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.
  • The Manual Code Search lets you manually go through all the codes for the device you're trying to control.

Programming:

Notes:

  • Throughout the programming of each key, be sure to keep the remote pointed at the IR sensor of the device you are currently programming the remote to control.
  • Test the remote with the device to make sure the device key is programmed with the correct code for maximum functionality. If some features don't work, try a different code. See the “Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality” section below for more information.
  • During the Searches, the remote ignores keypresses that aren't part of the search.
  • The search times out after two minutes (the indicator blinks four times and turns off, and the last programmed code under that device key is retained).
  • The indicator blinks four times and turns off when the remote has gone through all the codes. The remote exits the Search. If your device hasn't turned off yet, try a different search method.

TIPS:

  • Each device key is associated with a type of device-the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters (DTC), and DVD•VCR for DVD players. To program a device key for a different type of device (for example, to program the DVD•VCR key to control a PVR or VCR), see the Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR section.
  • To exit without saving a new code at any point in the Auto Code Search, press the CLEAR key.

Auto Code Search: The Auto Code Search goes automatically through all the codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time.
  3. Wait until the remote’s indicator comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press PLAY on the remote and wait 5 seconds. The remote is testing a batch of 10 codes on your device.
    Did your device turn off?
    YES: Go to step 5.
    NO: Press PLAY again. The remote tests the next batch of 10 codes. Keep pressing PLAY every 5 seconds until your device turns off.
  5. When your device turns off, press the REVERSE key on the remote and wait at least 2 seconds. The remote tries the last of the previous ten codes.
    Did your device turn on?
    YES: Press the STOP key. You're done! You've programmed this device key.
    NO: Press REVERSE again. The remote tests the next code in the batch. Keep pressing REVERSE every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP.
    Note: If you accidentally press the REVERSE key after your device turns on, press the FORWARD key. Then, wait two seconds to see if your device turns off again.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality:

  1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device features don't work, go to the next step to try a different code.
  2. Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from the beginning. When your device turns off, do not stop searching. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the PLAY key every 5 seconds until the unit turns back on.
  3. Once the unit turns back on, press the REVERSE key on the remote every 2 seconds until your device turns off again. When your device turns off again, press the STOP key.
  4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Brand Code Search: The Brand Code Search goes through only the codes for one of the select brands listed in the accompanying code list. If your brand of device is listed, this search can be very quick and easy.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Find your device’s brand in the Brand Code list section of the accompanying code list. Circle the number for your brand and keep the list handy.
  3. Press and hold the device key you want to program. While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time.
  4. Wait until the remote’s indicator comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  5. Look at the number you circled for your device’s brand code number. Press that number on the remote keypad.
  6. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device’s brand.
    Did your device turn off?
    YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done! You've programmed this device key.
    NO: Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code for your brand. Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality:

  1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some device features don't work, go to the next step to try a different code.
  2. Repeat the Brand Code Search from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
  3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
  4. Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control a variety of the device’s functions. If the code that has been stored controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Direct Code Entry: Direct Code Entry lets you enter a code from the accompanying code list for your brand of device. It’s not as easy as the other methods, but it’s potentially the fastest method.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Find the Code List that came with the remote. Locate the section for the type of device you're trying to program, and find your brand in that section. Circle the codes for your brand and keep them handy.
  3. Press and hold the device key you want to program (the indicator light comes on). While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand enter the first five-digit code for your brand in the code list (the indicator light goes off after the first digit).
  4. When you've finished entering the five-digit code, keep holding down the device key and look at the indicator light.
    Is the indicator light on?
    YES: You're done! You've programmed this device key.
    NO, it blinked four times and turned off: You have either entered a code number that is not in the code lists or missed a step in the code entry procedure. Try step 3 again.

Notes:

  • If your brand isn't listed in the code list, use one of the Code Search methods to program the remote control. (Refer to the Auto and Manual Code Search methods.)
  • If you release the device key any time during the Direct Code Entry procedure, the indicator blinks four times, and the process is exited. The last programmed code under the device key is retained.

Manual Code Search: The Manual Code Search lets you go one-by-one through all the codes for the device you're trying to control. When you find the one that operates your device, you can stop the search and store that code.

TIP: The Manual Code Search method may take a long time because the remote searches through all of the codes in its memory one-by-one. If your brand is listed in the Brand Codes or the Code Lists, first try the Brand Code Search or the Direct Code Entry method.

  1. Manually turn on the device you want to control.
  2. Press and hold the device key you want to program. While you're holding down the device key, use your other hand to press and hold the remote’s POWER key at the same time.
  3. Wait until the remote’s indicator comes on and stays on. Then release both keys.
  4. Point the remote directly at the front panel of the device you want to control. Press POWER on the remote and wait 2 seconds. The remote is testing a single code for your device.
    Did your device turn off?
    YES: Press the STOP key to store the code. You're done! You've programmed this device key.
    NO: Press POWER again. The remote tests the next code for your device. Keep pressing POWER every 2 seconds until your device turns back on. When it does, press STOP.

TIP: Because there are so many codes, you may have to press the POWER key many times-possibly hundreds of times.

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality:

  1. Try a variety of the device’s functions with the remote. If some features of your devices don't work, go to the next step to try a different code.
  2. Repeat the Manual Code Search and Entry Method from the beginning. When the device turns off for the first time, don't press the STOP key, which would store the same code. Instead, with the unit now off, continue to press the POWER key repeatedly until the unit turns back on.
  3. Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code that operates the device. Press the STOP key.
  4. Test the key’s functionality again by trying a variety of functions. If the code controls the majority of the device’s functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does not give maximum functionality, try another code.

Code Retrieval:

Once you've programmed the remote to control your devices, you may want to record the codes for future reference. If you used the Direct Code Entry method, this is easy. Just find the codes you entered and make a note of them in the boxes below. If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote or if you used the Direct Entry method but don't remember the code, you will need to retrieve each device’s five-digit code. Retrieving the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again (e.g., if programming is lost when you change the batteries). If the codes are recorded, you can use the Direct Entry method to reprogram your remote to control your devices, which is quick and easy.

  1. Press and hold the device key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR) whose code you wish to retrieve. The indicator turns on. Keep pressing the device key.
  2. While holding the device key down, press and hold the INFO key. The indicator turns off. After holding down both keys for three seconds, the indicator turns back on.
  3. Release both keys. The indicator remains on.
  4. Starting with the number 1 key, press and release each number key on the keypad in the following order: 1-9, then 0. The number that causes the indicator to blink is the first number of the code. As you find each number of the code, write it down for future reference. Note: All TV codes begin with the number 1; all VCR and DVR codes begin with the number 2; all DVDs, the number 3; and all satellite receivers, digital TV converters and cable boxes, the number 5.
  5. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all five numbers in the code. After the fifth number is retrieved, the indicator blinks briefly, then turns off. Note: If you press an invalid key during the Code Retrieval process, the remote will not respond. If you do not press a valid Code Retrieval key (TV, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•VCR, INFO, CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The indicator blinks four times, and then turns off.


Advanced Functions:

Changing A Key’s Device Type: Each device key is associated with a type of device-the TV is preset to search for TVs, SAT•CBL•DTC for satellite receivers, cable boxes or digital TV converters, DVD•VCR for DVD players or VCRs, and DVR•AUX for DVRs. To program these keys to control a different kind of device, you have to reassign them first.

Reassigning the DVD•VCR Key to Control a VCR: The DVD•VCR key defaults to control a DVD player. If you want the DVD•VCR key to control a VCR, you must reassign it.

  1. Press and hold the DVD•VCR key. The indicator light turns on. Keep holding down the DVD•VCR key.
  2. While holding down the DVD•VCR key, press and release the number 2 key on the keypad. The indicator light turns off.
  3. Release the DVD•VCR key. The indicator light blinks four times and then turns off. The DVD•VCR key is now set to control a VCR.
  4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search to program the DVD•VCR key for your VCR.

Reassigning the DVR•AUX Key To Control Other Devices: The DVR•AUX key defaults to control a DVR. If you want the DVR•AUX key to control a different device (an additional TV, DVD, satellite or cable box, for example), you must reassign it.

  1. Press and hold the DVR•AUX key. The indicator light turns on.
  2. While holding down the DVR•AUX key, press and release the number key on the keypad for the device you wish to control (see the chart below). The indicator light turns off.

    DVR•AUX KEY CONTROLS:
    Additional TV press 1
    VCR or DVR press 2
    Additional DVD press 3
    Additional satellite, cable box or digital TV converter press 5

  3. Release the DVR•AUX key. The indicator light blinks four times and then turns off. The DVR•AUX key is now set to control the device type you selected.
  4. Follow the directions in the auto, brand, direct entry, or manual code search to program the DVR•AUX key.


Please note that this product is sold and distributed ONLY in Canada.

 

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

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