Operating the RCA RCR6473, RCR6473N, RCR6473Z Universal Remote Control

Operating the RCA RCR6473 or RCR6473N Universal Remote

Battery Installation 

Your universal remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included, depending on model).

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery compartment.
3. Push the battery cover back into place.

Note: If you are replacing batteries, try not to press any keys after you've taken the old batteries out. Pressing keys while replacing batteries causes the remote to lose the components you've programmed. You will need to program the remote again.

Battery Saver: Your universal remote control saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than 60 seconds. This saves your battery life should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed, such as between sofa cushions.

Button Descriptions

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, VCR, DVR, audio component, satellite receiver, or cable box. For example, if you are in DVD Mode, and you wish to turn off your TV, you must press the TV key first before pressing the POWER key.

Volume Punch-through: Volume Punch-through allows the VOL and MUTE keys, when pressed in SAT•CBL, DVD, DVR or VCR modes, to “punch through” to either TV or AUDIO, whichever was accessed last. Volume Punch-through occurs automatically and allows you to control the volume without exiting the current mode. (If either AUX key has been programmed with a TV or AUDIO code, that must be considered when determining the last active TV or AUDIO component used.)

Note: Volume Punch-through does not occur in cases where the component code has its own volume/mute data, such as a satellite receiver with its own volume/mute control.

Advanced Punch-through: Volume Punch-through, as described above, occurs automatically. However, if you want to specify whether the Volume Punchthrough is directed to the TV or AUDIO while in SAT•CBL, DVD, DVR or VCR modes, follow the steps below.

Note: This option can also be enabled for an AUX key, if it is programmed with a VCR, DVR, DVD, CD, SAT or TV code.

1. Press and hold any component key programmed for VCR, DVR, DVD, CD, SAT or HDTV. The LED turns on.
2. While holding down the component key, press and hold the VOL up key. The LED turns off.
3. After holding down both keys for 3 seconds, the LED turns on and stays on. Release both keys.
4. Press and release the component key you want the Volume Punch-through to be directed to from the selected mode (TV, AUDIO or AUX key). The LED flashes, then turns off. Note: The component key pressed in step 4 must be programmed with a TV or AUDIO component. If an invalid key is pressed, the LED flashes four times, then turns off.

Important: Once you have programmed any component with a specified Volume Punch-through, the Volume Punch-through for all other components defaults to AUDIO. If you do not want other components’ Volume Punch-through to default to AUDIO, you must manually program them, using steps 1-4.

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.

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