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INTRODUCTION

The (C)A-LRC1 from Russound

®

is the

complete solution for all of your remote
control requirements. It  is  designed  to
operate source devices and the audio
system keypad.

The (C)A-LRC1 is also customizable to
allow for key configurations that meet
your specific needs. It’s also packed with
these features for you to choose from:

• Preprogrammed technology for 

easy setup

• Designed  for  use with up to 

seven devices

• Inclusive  audio/video library

• Dedicated operation of audio system

keypad

This manual provides a basic overview
on how to set up and operate the (C)A-
LRC1. Please read the following instruc-
tions to see how easy setup is.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Use the Key Charts to learn how the
(C)A-LRC1 functions.

Key Charts

The 

LED 

(red light) blinks to

show that the remote control is
working and is sending signals.

Use 

SETUP 

for all programming

sequences.

Press 

PWR 

once to turn on or off

the selected home entertainment
component.

Press 

CBL

,

VCR

,

TV

,

1

,

2

,

3

, or 

once to select a

home entertainment-
component to control.

Use the keypad (

0 ~ 9

)

to directly select chan-
nels (for example, 09
or 31).

Press 

MUTE 

once to turn sound

off or on.

Press 

ENTER 

once after entering

channel  numbers on some TV
models.

Use 

VOL +

(or 

VOL -

) to raise (or

lower) the sound volume.

Use 

CH +

(or 

CH -

) to select the

next higher (or lower) channel.

Press 

LAST 

once to recall the last

channel and to page back one
screen in the main menu.

Press 

SLEEP 

to activate your TV’s

sleep timer. Or if none is avail-
able, press 

SLEEP

to activate the

(C)A-LRC1’s sleep timer for
automatic shut-off of your TV.
Each key press (up to four) add
15 minutes to the sleep timer.

Press 

INPUT 

once to 

switch the input of the
chosen component.

Use 

GUIDE 

to displaythe program

guide.

Use 

EXIT 

to exit out of the select-

ed component’s menu or guide.

Use the cursor keys to 
move the cursor in the
program guide and 
menu screens.

Use 

SELECT 

to choose options

from your selected component’s
menu or guide.

Use 

INFO 

to display current

channel and program informa-
tion.

Press 

MENU 

to access the menu

of your chosen component.

Use the transport keys
to control your VCR, or
CD or DVD player.

Use these keys to con-
trol CA-Series (use 
CA-LRC1) or A-BUS

®

Multi-Source (use 
A-LRC1) components.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. On the back of the (C)A-LRC1, push

the tab and lift off the battery cover.

2. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA

alkaline batteries. Match the + and –
marks on the batteries to the + and
– marks in the battery case, then
insert the new batteries.

3. Press the battery cover back into

place. The tab should click when the
cover is locked.

4. Test the unit by pressing 

PWR 

and

any mode key (e.g.,

CBL

,

VCR

, etc.). If

the batteries are inserted correctly,
the LED will blink once.

NOTE: When batteries need replacement,
the (C)A-LRC1 will blink twice with every
key press. Simply replace them and the
remote control will be restored to its full
functionality, including favorite settings.

PROGRAMMING
COMPONENT CONTROL

The (C)A-LRC1 can control up to eight
different components. Perform the fol-
lowing instructions for each component
you want controlled:

NOTE: For TV/VCR Combo control, see the
next section.

1. Turn on a component (e.g.,VCR)

and, if applicable, insert media,
(e.g., cassette or disc).

NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
before proceeding. We recommend
highlighting or writing down the codes
and device you wish to program before
moving onto step 2.

2. On the (C)A-LRC1, press a compo-

nent key once (i.e.,

CBL

,

VCR

,

TV

,

,

,

, or 

). Press  and  hold 

SETUP

until the LED blinks twice, then
release 

SETUP

.

Components are assigned
to each component key.

=Cable, Satellite, DSS,Vid Acc.
=VCR, DVD, LDP,Audio  Cassette,

DVR

=TV
=Satellite, DSS, Cable,Vid Acc.
=CD, Home Automation, MD, Amp,

Tuner, Misc. Audio

=Amp, Tuner, Misc Audio, Home

Automation, MD

=Tuner, Amp, Misc, Audio, CD, Home

Automation, MD

3. Use the 

Manufacturer’s Codes

(on the

back side) to locate the the type of
component and brand name and
then enter the first four-digit code
for your component. If performed
correctly, the LED will blink twice.

NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
the same code again.

4. Aim the (C)A-LRC1 at the component

and press 

PWR 

once. It should turn

off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
2-3, trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still
does not work, try searching for the
code (see 

Searching For Your Code

).

NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
key, press 

PLAY

.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each

component you want the (C)A-LRC1
to control.

PROGRAMMING 
TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL

Perform the following instructions to
control a TV/VCR Combo:

1. Turn on the TV/VCR Combo and

insert a video cassette.

NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
before proceeding. We recommend
highlighting or writing down the code
for the brand you wish to program
before moving onto step 2.

2. On the (C)A-LRC1, press 

VCR

. Press

and hold 

SETUP 

until the LED blinks

twice, then release 

SETUP

.

3. Use the 

Setup Codes For TV/VCR

Combos

(on the back side) to locate

the brand name and then enter the
first four-digit code for your compo-
nent. If performed correctly, the LED
will blink twice.

NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
the same code again.

4. Aim the (C)A-LRC1 at the component

and press 

PWR 

once. It should turn

off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
2-3, trying each code for your brand
until you find one that works. If it still
does not work, try searching for the
code (see 

Searching For Your Code

).

NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
key, press 

PLAY

.

5. If you’ve located a setup code that

works, but it has a separate TV code,
you’ll also need to program it into the
(C)A-LRC1 to access volume control
as follows:

a. Press 

TV 

once. The LED will 

blink twice.

b. Enter the TV code for your

TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the
LED will blink twice.

If there is no separate TV code listed,
you will need to perform the follow-
ing steps to access volume control:

a. Press and hold 

SETUP 

until the

LED blinks  twice, then release

SETUP

.

b. Enter 

9 - 9 - 3 

. The LED will

blink twice.

c. Press 

VCR 

once. The LED will

blink twice.

SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE

If your device does not respond to the
(C)A-LRC1 after trying all codes listed
for your brand, or if your brand is not
listed at all, try searching for your code.
For example, to search for a code for
your TV:

1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press 

TV 

once.

2. Press and hold 

SETUP 

until the LED

blinks twice, then release 

SETUP

.

3. Enter

9

1

. The LED will

blink twice.

4. Aim the remote control at the the 

TV and slowly alternate between
pressing 

PWR 

and 

TV

. Stop when the

TV turns off.

NOTE: In the search mode, the (C)A-
LRC1 will send IR codes from its
library to the selected device, starting
with the most popular code first.

5. Press 

SETUP 

once to lock in the code.

6. To search for the codes of your other

components, repeat steps 1 through
5, but substitute the appropriate key
(i.e.,

CBL

,

VCR

,

TV

,

1

,

2

,

3

, or 

4

).

LEARNING CAPABILITY

To optimize success, the learning process
should be conducted in an area where
there is a low level of IR emission. High
levels of “natural light” or energy effi-
cient fluorescent lights could interfere
with a learning event. The source and
target (learner) remotes should be no
more than 1 to 2 inches apart during a
learning event and the IR LEDs of the
two units should be aligned with each
other. The learning operation is initiated
as follows:

1. Press and hold 

SETUP

until double

blink confirmation. Press 

5

to

initiate learning mode.

2. Press 

[MODE]

and key to be learned

(time out if no key pressed in 10 sec-
onds).

3. Visible LED flashes rapidly (time out

if no received signal detected in 4
sec.)

4. Hold teaching remote close to IR

LED and press key to be taught.

5. Visible LED goes out. Continue to

press teaching key until double blink
from visible LED. (One long blink
indicates a learning failure)

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 as often as

desired (up to limit of memory).

7. Exit learning mode by pressing

SETUP

, or by time out (10 seconds).

At step 5, one long blink indicates learning fail-
ure, which could be:

a. Bad capture (try again)
b. Memory full (delete some other

function)

c. Unlearnable code

Deleting a learned code:

To delete a learned code, either overwrite
it with a new code on the same key, or
use the following sequence:

Press 

[MODE]

then 

SETUP

(press and

hold till you see two blinks) 

9

7

6

then press the key you wish to delete
twice.

Sending a key’s original (preprogrammed)
function:

If a function is learned onto a key, then

SETUP

- key will send the key’s original

function (as long as nothing else has
been learned or keymoved onto the
“shifted” key as well).

Interaction of learned keys and keymover:  

• If both a learned function and a key-

moved function are placed on the
same key, whichever was pro-
grammed last will take precedence.

• A  learned  function  cannot be used as

a source for keymover. Keymover
always uses the key’s original func-
tion as the source.

Limitations on Learning

• There  are  certain device codes which

are not learnable. These include
multi-frequency codes (e.g.
Telefunken), some high frequency
codes, and other unusual formats.

• The  learner will support IR codes

with carrier frequency up to 135
kHz.

• The unit can learn only one code per

key. It can’t be taught a sequence of
several keystrokes on one key.

• All  keys  with the exception of Modes,

and SETUP can be learned on.

• During a learning event the source

remote and target should be no more
than 1 to 2 inches apart.

• In some cases you may be required

to re-learn a code if it is not correctly
learned.

• The  learning  process should con-

ducted in an area where there is a
low levels of IR emission. High levels
of “nature light” or Energy efficient
fluorescent lights, could interfere
with a learning event.

• In  general, it  is  not recommended to

learn a function to the Record Key.
The Record Key requires a double
key press to send the record function
in normal operation. The double key
press is lost when the Record key is
involved in most learning operations.
This lack of consistency in operation
generates a source of confusion for
the user and is best to be avoided
when possible. However, the Record
key is learnable.

• Typically, there  are up to 24 buttons

that can be learned.

CHECKING THE CODES 

If you have set up the (C)A-LRC1 using
the 

Searching For Your Code

procedure,

you may need to find out which four-
digit code is operating your equipment:

For example, to find out which code is
operating your TV:

1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press 

TV 

once.

2. Press and hold 

SETUP 

until the LED

blinks twice, then release 

SETUP

.

3. Enter

9

0

. The LED will

blink twice.

4. To view the code for the first digit,

press 

once.Wait 3 seconds, count

the LED blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
and write down the number.

NOTE: If a code digit is “0”, the LED
will not blink.

5. Repeat step 4 three more times for

remaining digits. Use 

2

for the sec-

ond digit,

3

for the third digit, and 

4

for the fourth digit.

6. To check for the codes of your other

components, repeat steps 1 through
5, but substitute the appropriate key
(i.e.,

CBL

,

VCR

,

TV

,

,

,

, or 

)

component you are checking. As
before, write down each four-digit
code.

RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS

The (C)A-LRC1 can be set up to control a
second TV or VCR, or any combination of
eight home entertainment components.

For example, to have the (C)A-LRC1
control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two
VCRs, you will need to re-assign the 
key to operate the second VCR as fol-
lows:

1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press and hold

SETUP 

until the LED blinks twice,

then release 

SETUP

.

2. Enter 

9

-

2

. The LED will 

blink twice.

3. Press 

VCR 

once, then press 

once.

4. The 

key is now ready to be pro-

grammed for your second VCR. See

Programming Component Control

.

To re-assign other device keys, repeat
steps 1 through 4 by substituting the key
sequence from the below chart for the
most popular components:

To Re-Assign Key:

Example:

TV 

as 2nd VCR key:

SETUP

2

VCR 

TV 

When a re-assignment is done, the LED
will blink twice to confirm your choice.
At that time, you will need to program the
(C)A-LRC1 to control the new component
(see 

Programming Component Control

).

To Change A Reassigned Key Back:

Example:

TV 

back to 

TV

:

SETUP

2

TV 

TV 

CHANGING VOLUME LOCK

The (C)A-LRC1 is set to control volume
of a component through your TV while
in the 

,

, or 

mode. However, in

an Audio mode (i.e.,

,

,

, or 

),

you have separate control of your audio
component’s volume.

NOTE: This is not the keypad volume.

If your TV is not remote controllable, or
if you want volume to be controlled by a
different component, you can change the
Volume Lock setting to control a volume
through a non-associated mode (e.g.,
through the cable in the TV mode).

To change Volume Lock to another
mode:

1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press and hold

SETUP 

until the LED blinks twice,

then release 

SETUP

.

2. Enter 

9

3

and then press any

mode key once (except 

TV

). The LED

will blink twice.

3. Now, whenever you press 

VOL +

,

VOL –

, or 

MUTE

, volume  will  be  con-

trolled by your mode choice.

To change Volume Lock back to the
TV mode:

1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press and hold

SETUP 

until the LED blinks twice,

then release 

SETUP

.

2. Enter 

9

3

and then press 

TV

.

The LED will blink twice.

3. Now, whenever you press 

VOL +

,

VOL –

, or 

MUTE 

on the (C)A-LRC1,

volume will be controlled by your TV.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM:

LED does not blink when you press a

key.

SOLUTION:

Replace the batteries with two (2) new

AA alkaline batteries.

PROBLEM:

LED blinks when you press a key, but

home entertainment component does not respond.

SOLUTION:

Make sure the (C)A-LRC1 is aimed at

your home entertainment component and is not far-
ther than 15 feet away.

PROBLEM:

(C)A-LRC1 does not control home enter-

tainment components or commands are not working
properly.

SOLUTION:

Try all listed codes for the component

brands being set up. Make sure they can be operated
with an infrared remote control.

PROBLEM:

TV/VCR combo does not respond prop-

erly.

SOLUTION:

Use the VCR codes for your brand.

Some combo units may require both a TV code and
a VCR code for full operation.

PROBLEM:

No volume on a 2nd TV.

SOLUTION:

Follow instructions in 

Changing

Volume Lock

.

PROBLEM:

CH+

,

CH-

, and 

LAST 

do not work for

your RCA TV.

SOLUTION

: Due to RCA design (1983-1987), only

the original remote control will operate these func-
tions.

PROBLEM:

Changing channels does not work

properly.

SOLUTION:

If original remote control required

pressing ENTER to change channels, press 

ENTER

on

the (C)A-LRC1 after entering the channel number.

PROBLEM:

Tried “Search Method” and still could

not find a working code.

SOLUTION:

Try the “Search Method” again after

clearing out the device key as follows: Press and hold

SETUP 

until red light blinks twice, then release. Next

enter 

9

9

2

. Then  press  and  release the device key

to be cleared twice.

PROBLEM:

Remote control does not turn on Sony

or Sharp TV/VCR Combo.

SOLUTION:

For power on, these products require

programming TV codes. For Sony, use TV code
0000 and VCR code 0032. For Sharp, use TV code
0093 and VCR code 0048.

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