Tip & How-To about RCA DIRECTV Satellite Remote Control
Why am I unable to program the RCA remote control to operate a component?
Why am I unable to program the RCA remote control to operate a component?
If you are unable to program the remote control to operate a component, review the following information:
Compatibility
If
none of the programming procedures work, the universal remote control
may not be compatible with your components, based on the type of
infrared technology and the age of the components. Some RCA universal
remote controls will only work with components manufactured after 1990.
Distance
If
you are testing the remote control after you have entered a code, you
may be too far away from the component or you may not have the remote
control aimed directly at the component. Because the remote control
uses infrared (IR) technology to communicate with components, there
must be an unobstructed path between the remote control and the IR
sensor on the component.
Code Entry Methods
If the Direct
Code Entry method was used to enter the codes for your brand and the
unit is still not functioning properly, try one of the automatic code
search methods instead. During automatic code search, the remote
searches for the correct code to program.
Modes
For the
remote control to know which component you wish to operate, you must
put the remote control in the correct mode by pressing the
corresponding component button.
Combo Units
To program the
remote control to operate combo units, such as TV/VCR’s, TV/DVD’s, or
TV/VCR/DVD’s, use the combo codes in the Code List to program the
individual corresponding component buttons. Once programmed
successfully, the TV button controls the TV functions on your unit, and
the DVD or VCR button controls the DVD or VCR functions, respectively.
The codes in the combo section should be tried first, using the Direct
Code Entry method on the TV and DVD or VCR buttons. If this is
unsuccessful, use one of the Code Search methods to program your combo
unit.
Batteries
Make sure the batteries are new and properly installed.
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