Instructions apply to universal remotes made on or after 2016.
Note
Be sure the remote has a working set of batteries before you get going!
Press and release theTVbutton on theRCA Universal Remote.
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Theon/offbutton will be illuminated and then turn off.
After a moment, the button will relight, it should remain on.
Aim theRCA Universal Remoteat the TV.
Release both theon/offbutton and theTVbutton on theRCA Universal Remotesimultaneously.
Next, press and release thePlaybutton on the RCA remote.
The TV or component should turn off after about five seconds.
If the TV or machine does not turn back on, continue to hit thereversebutton until it does.
Press thestopbutton once the TV has turned back on, this will save the programming tweaks.
Your RCA universal remote is now ready to use.
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If the auto programming method didn’t work for you, move to the Direct Code Programming option.
How to Use Direct Code Programming
The auto-programming function is not always effective.
Your RCA universal remote came with a codebook, which has thousands of codes from almost every TV manufacturer.
Find your TV brand in the codebook.
Circle the potential codes.
RCA Universal Codes are numeric and vary in legth depending on the devices brand.
For example an LG Television Universal Remote code looks like this.
“11423”
Hold down theTVbutton, the power light will become illuminated.
Keep holding theTVbutton as you input the marked code using the numeric buttons on the RCA Universal Remote.
An example code is11423for an LG Television.
If the power light remains illuminated, you have entered the code correctly.
If the light flashes four times, youll need to attempt another code.
Once the proper code has been entered, release the TV button.
Test the various functions, including volume, menu, etc.
There are some codes that will only control half of the remote.
Youll still need to test various codes until the remote functions correctly.
Where Is the Code Search Button on an RCA Universal Remote?
There are two code search buttons on the RCA Universal Remote.
How Do I Set up My Universal Remote to My TV?
you oughta ensure that the RCA Universal Remote has batteries installed.
Repeat the steps listed above to connect the RCA Universal Remote to your TV.
There are two methods, the auto-programmed method and the codebook method.
This action resets the remote’s internal microprocessor.
Release thenumber 1key and reinsert the batteries (see to it batteries are fresh).
Press theon/off keyand the key should light up.
Reprogram the remote as usual.
Continue holding theDVD buttonand press thepower buttonuntil the remote’s light turns off and on.
Release the buttons; the power button will stay lit, indicating that it’s in pairing mode.
