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5

Code Retrieval

Once you’ve programmed the remote to control your components, 
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 component’s four-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 
components, which is quick and easy.

1

TV Code

SAT•CBL Code

   

SAT

 

CABLE

dVd•VCR Code

   

DVD

 

VCR

dVR•Aux Code

 

DVR/VCR

 

DVD

  

TV

 

SAT•CBL

5

1.  Press and hold the component 

key (TV, SAT•CBL, DVD•VCR, 
DVR•AUX) whose code you wish 
to retrieve. The LED turns on. 
Keep pressing the component key.

2.  While holding the component key down, press and hold 

the INFO key. The LED turns off. After holding down both 
keys for three seconds, the LED turns back on.

3.  Release both keys. The LED 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 LED 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 and cable boxes, the number 5.

5.  Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all four numbers in 

the code. After the fourth number is retrieved, the LED 
blinks briefly, then turns off.

TIP:

 To exit the Code Retrieval Mode, press and release the 

CLEAR key at any time.

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, DVD•VCR, DVR•AUX, INFO, 
CLEAR), Code Retrieval times out after 15 seconds. The LED 
blinks four times, and then turns off.

LED

Testing the Code for Maximum Functionality

Different remote control codes can provide different levels of 

functionality. To confirm that the component key is programmed 

with the correct code for maximum functionality, follow the 

steps below. 
1.  Attempt to control a variety of the component’s functions 

with the remote. If some features of your components do not 

work, go to step 2 to try a different code.

2.  Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from step 1. When 

you’ve found the code that turns your component back 

on, do not press the STOP key, which would store the 

code. Instead, with the unit now on, continue to press the 

REVERSE key repeatedly until the unit turns back off. 

Note:

 If you cannot find another code in this block that works, press the 

PLAY button to continue searching through the code blocks. When the 

component turns off again, press the REVERSE key to find the code in 

that block that makes your component turn back on.

3.  Once the unit turns back on, you have found another code 

that operates the component. Press the STOP key.

4.  Test the key’s functionality again by attempting to control 

a variety of the component’s functions. If the code that 

has been stored controls the majority of the component’s 

functions, programming is complete. If the code stored does 

not give maximum functionality, try another code.

5.  Repeat the Auto Code Search Method from step 1. Each time 

a code turns the component on or off, you have found a code 

that operates the remote and needs to be tested for maximum 

functionality. Continue through the code lists, cycling 

through the codes you have already tried, until you find one 

that offers maximum functionality.

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, 
auxiliary 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.

Accessing Component Menus 

and Guides

Today’s advanced components use on-screen menus and guides 

to help you navigate through all their features and programming. 

While this remote may not access every menu or guide system 

of every component model, it does offer some menu and guide 

functionality.
To use a component’s on-screen menu or guide system, you first 
have to put the remote in Menu or Guide Mode.
1.  Make sure your components are turned on and your TV is set 

to a component input (Use the INPUT key to toggle through 

inputs when in TV Mode.)

2.  Press the component key whose 

menu you want to access.

3.  To access menus, press the MENU 

key. To access guides, press the 

GUIDE key. The LED blinks, 

indicating you are in Menu or 

Guide Mode.

LED times out after 20 seconds. If this happens, just press the MENU 
key again, and then retry your selection.

Exiting a Menu Mode

The remote automatically times out of Menu Mode after 20 

seconds of inactivity (no keys being pressed). At that time, the 

remote clears the displayed menu from the TV.
If you want to exit the Menu Mode yourself, press the 

corresponding component key on the remote (TV, SAT•CBL, 

DVD•VCR, DVR•AUX). The LED turns off.

4.  Use the VOL+/- and CH+/- keys 

to navigate through the on-screen 

menu system or guide.To select the 

highlighted item, press the OK key.

TIP:

 If the remote doesn’t respond, check 

to see that the LED is still blinking. The 

LED

Summary of Contents for RCR4273

Page 1: ...buttons after you ve taken the old batteries out Pressing buttons while replacing batteries causes the remote to lose the devices you ve programmed You will need to program the remote again Battery Precautions Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Always remove old weak or worn out batteries promptly and recycle or dispos...

Page 2: ...wn 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 programming the remote to control 7 Press and release the P...

Page 3: ...future reference in the box provided in the Code Retrieval section of this manual See page 5 3 Press and hold the component key TV SAT CBL DVD VCR DVR AUX you wish to program The LED turns on and remains on Keep holding down the component key If you release the component key any time during the Direct LED Manual Code Search and Entry If your component s brand isn t listed in the Code Lists or if y...

Page 4: ...ming 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 LED Programming the DVR AUX Key To Control Other Components The DVR AUX key defaults to control a DVR If you want the DVR AUX key to control a different component an additional TV DVD satellite or cable box for example you must preprogram the DVR AUX key 1 Press...

Page 5: ... off Note If you cannot find another code in this block that works press the PLAY button to continue searching through the code blocks When the component turns off again press the REVERSE key to find the code in that block that makes your component turn back on 3 Once the unit turns back on you have found another code that operates the component Press the STOP key 4 Test the key s functionality ag...

Page 6: ...ct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV SAT CBL DVD VCR DVR AUX so the remote knows which component you want to operate Make sure the batteries are fresh and are properly installed See Battery Installation on page 1 Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries if necessary Reprogramming may be required Problem The VCR won t record Make sure the remote is in DVD VCR Mode Make sur...

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