Programming and Operating the RCA D771 Universal Remote Control

Programming and Operating the RCA D771 Universal Remote Control

This universal remote control is already programmed for most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DBS systems (manufactured before 2003), and DVD players. 

Note: For users of RCA and PROSCAN DBS products: Older DBS models require that the INFO or MENU key on this remote be used to make program selections. Use the OK key for making program selections on newer RCA and PROSCAN DBS models. If your satellite receiver was purchased after 2003, programming the remote is required.

Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires 2 new AA alkaline batteries (sold separately).

1. On the back of the remote, push down on the cover and slide it off.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery case.
3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are replaced.

Key Description

ANTENNA: In TV Mode, lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal when using the OUT TO TV jack. In VCR Mode, it functions as a TV/VCR input key.

ARROWS: Use the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called “pointing.”

CH + (UP)/ - (DOWN): Use to scan up and down through the channels in the current channel list. If you are in the program guide or menu system, use the CH +/- keys to page up and down a screen at a time. You can also use the CH +/- keys on the top of the digital satellite receiver to change the channel.

CLEAR: Removes the on-screen displays and returns you to normal viewing.

COMPONENT KEYS: When programmed, these keys are used to put the remote in a specific mode so that it can control that component.

• AUX1 and AUX2: Act as “wildcard” keys. They can be programmed to control another TV, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, cable box, or an audio component. Follow the direct entry programming instructions to program these keys.
  Note: The AUX1 key is pre-programmed with codes to control a Dish Network digital satellite receiver.
• DVD: Puts the remote in DVD Mode.
• SAT: Puts the remote in SAT Mode. This key is pre-programmed to control an RCA DIRECTV® digital satellite receiver manufactured before 2004.
  Note: This key cannot be reprogrammed. If the SAT key doesn't control your receiver, use the AUX1 key to program the remote to control your satellite receiver if it was purchased after 2003.
• TV: Puts the remote in TV Mode.
• VCR: Puts the remote in VCR Mode.

Digit Keys (0-9): Use the digit keys to tune directly to a three-digit satellite channel or non-satellite channel. If a satellite channel number is less than four-digits long, you must press OK after entering the channel number. If you are in the menu system, use the digits to highlight and select items. Use 0 to return to the previous menu screen.

FETCH: Either brings up the Fetch menu or tells the receiver to take the action you programmed it to take.

GO BACK: Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels. In the menu system, returns you to the previous screen.

GUIDE: Brings up the program guide. Subsequent presses of the GUIDE key switch between the Detail and Grid guide formats.

INFO: Brings up the on-screen channel banner, password challenge, or purchase offer screen. Press again to get program details. In the program guides, press INFO to get information about the highlighted program or channel.

LED Indicator Light: This light turns red at each valid key press. When programming the remote control, it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming status.

MENU: Displays the Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice. When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR (the remote is in VCR mode), the MENU key functions as a PROGRAM key.

MUTE: Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.

OK: Selects a highlighted choice if you are in the menu system. After entering a one-, two-, or three-digit satellite channel number, press to tune to the channel. If you are entering a number other than a satellite channel number (for instance, to tune your VCR to a channel), you do not need to press this key. Press the OK key when the Interactive TV icon appears on the screen. Pressing OK will display more information and offer the chance to interact in some way with what is displayed on screen.

ON•OFF: Turns the component you are controlling on or off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be turned off. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products. You can also use the ON•OFF key on the top (front panel) of the digital satellite receiver to turn off the receiver.

SKIP: This key is not used by the digital satellite receiver. It is functional only with RCA, GE, PROSCAN TVs and VCRs.

Transport Keys (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE): When programmed, these keys are used to control an auxiliary component, such as a VCR or DVD player. Note: If your VCR is connected, the RECORD key can be used to schedule a timed recording when using the Program Guide or to begin recording while watching a program (in VCR Mode).

VOL + (UP)/ - (DOWN): Adjusts the audio volume of your TV.

WHO•INPUT: Press the WHO key one or more times to scroll through the user profiles. When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV (in TV Mode), press the WHO•INPUT key one or more times to scroll through the available video input sources.

Programming The Remote Control

The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN branded components; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers’ brands.

Testing The Remote Control: To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be programmed, turn on a component, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR key. Then press ON•OFF or CH + or CH - to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If it does not respond, the remote needs to be programmed.

There are two ways to program the remote control: Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry.

Programming For TV—Direct Entry Method:

1. Manually turn on the TV.
2. Locate the enclosed TV Code List. Find your brand of TV.
3. Press and hold the TV key.
4. Enter a code from the code list.
5. Release the TV key, and then press ON•OFF to see if the TV responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the TV key and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the TV responds to the remote control commands.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

Programming For VCR—Direct Entry Method:

1. Manually turn on the VCR.
2. Locate the enclosed VCR Code List. Find your brand of VCR.
3. Press and hold the VCR key.
4. Enter a code from the code list.
5. Release the VCR key, then press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the VCR key and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the VCR responds to the remote control commands.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

Programming For DVD—Direct Entry Method:

1. Manually turn on the DVD player.
2. Locate the enclosed DVD Code List. Find your brand of DVD player.
3. Press and hold the DVD key.
4. Enter a code from the code list.
5. Release the DVD key, and then press ON•OFF to see if the DVD responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the DVD key and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the DVD responds to the remote control commands.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

Programming The AUX1 And AUX2 Keys: You can assign any one of the following components to the AUX1 or AUX2 keys: A second TV, VCR, DVD, satellite system, cable box, or an audio component.
Note: The AUX1 key is pre-programmed with codes to control Dish Network digital satellite receivers. The SAT key is pre-programmed with codes to control RCA DIRECTV digital satellite receivers. If you wish to control a second RCA DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, program the AUX1 or AUX2 key with satellite code 5001. Then refer to your RCA DIRECTV satellite receiver manual for instructions on remote control setup.

1. Manually turn on the component you wish to control. Find the four-digit code for the component you wish to program in the code list.
2. Press and hold the AUX1 or AUX2 key. While holding the AUX1 or AUX2 key, press the first number of the component code. If the first number is valid, the LED will turn off.
3. Enter the code using the DIGIT (0–9) keys. After your full code is entered, the LED light will turn on to verify that the code entered is valid. Release the component key. The LED will go off.
   Note: If the code is invalid, the LED light will flash four times and the remote will revert back to normal operation maintaining the current code.
4. Aim the remote at the component you wish to control and press the ON•OFF key. The component should turn off.
   Note: If the component you have programmed does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Automatic Code Search method.
5. With your component on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP) or the ON•OFF key. If the component responds, no further programming is required.
6. Enter your code here and then check the type of component you programmed for easy reference.

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control the TV, VCR or DVD. If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press the CLEAR key until the LED (red light) turns off.

1. Turn on the component you want to control (TV, VCR or DVD).
2. Press and hold the component key you want to program. While holding the component key, press and hold ON•OFF until the LED on the remote control turns on, then release both keys.
   Note: The AUX1 and AUX2 keys can only be programmed using Direct Entry Mode.
3. Point the remote at the component, press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing. At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that particular component.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED on the remote control turns off.

Using The Remote To Control A Component

Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by the component keys. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV key to put the remote into TV Mode. Then, if you want to play a videotape, press VCR then PLAY (pointing the remote at the VCR).

Changing The RF Remote Control Code

Your remote control is equipped with RF functionality. This means that the remote can control the digital satellite receiver using both IR (infrared) signals and RF (radio frequency) signals if it is equipped with an RF receiver. IR signals require line-of-sight to the receiver’s front panel remote sensor. RF signals can control the receiver from other parts of your house, even through walls. Installing your RF remote control antenna will increase the range of your RF remote signal. See the owner’s manual of your DBS system for more details.

Note: This feature is only applicable for RCA DIRECTV digital satellite receivers.

If you are experiencing interference from other RF components, you may need to change the RF remote control code. To change the code first in your satellite receiver, do the following:

1. Select Options in the Main menu.
2. Select System Options.
3. Select RF Remote.
4. If you normally use the SAT key on your remote to control your RCA satellite receiver, choose a number between 000 and 255. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter this number as your RF remote control code. However, if you use the AUX1 or AUX2 key, choose a number between 000 and 099.

Then, to change the code on your remote to match the satellite receiver, perform the following:

1. Press and hold the SAT key, AUX1, or AUX2 key (depending on which key you use to control your satellite receiver).
2. Then use the Digit keys to enter the same RF remote control code (000-255 for SAT), or (000-099 for AUX1 or AUX2) on your remote control.

Menu Function

The Menu function is used to make changes in the selected settings, such as setting color, channels, timer, etc. The MENU key displays TV, DVD player, and DBS menu screens on your TV. Each Menu function will vary from brand to brand.

Entering the Menu Mode:

1. Push the component key on the remote for the desired menu screen.
2. Push the MENU key. This allows you to view the menu of the chosen component. The menu should now be visible on your television.
   Note: With some brands you may have to press the GUIDE or INFO key for the on-screen menu.
3. While in MENU Mode, these keys will function as follows: Navigation LEFT/RIGHT keys will operate as cursor right and left. Navigation UP/DOWN keys will operate as cursor up and down. MENU or OK key applies the highlighted menu item. Not all functions in all models and brands of equipment may be fully supported.

Exiting the Menu Mode: To exit the MENU Mode and clear the screen on your TV, push the CLEAR key.

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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