RCA universal remote control programming

The instructions on this page apply for the following models: HC1310, RCRH02BE, RCR503BE, RCR504BE, RCU300, RCU300MS, RCU300T, RCU300TMS, RCU300TZ, RCU300WBL, RCU300X, RCU310, RCU310BB, RCU403, RCU403SP, RCU404, RCU410, RCU410BL, RCU410MS, RCU410W, RCU410WMS, RCU410X, RCU430D, RCU450, RCU4GLW, RCU510, RCU600, RCU600BL, RCU600M, RCU600WMS, RCU703SPR, RCU800, RCU800B, RCU800MS, RCU800X, RCU807, RCU811, RCU811S, RCU811W, RCU811W, RCU1300, RCU1400, RCUSAT1, SystemLink4, Systemlink3. Find the code for your device first: 3 digit code lists, 4 digit code lists, code search.

Instructions for direct code entry

Step 1: Press the "CODE SEARCH" button until the indicator light illuminates, then release.

Step 2: Press and release the device ("DVD", "TV", "Cable", etc.) button. If programming for AUX, press and release "AUX" button first, then press the device type to be programmed. The indicator light blinks and remains lit.

Step 3: Enter the 3 or 4-digit code. After you enter a valid code, the indicator light turns off.

Step 4: With your device on, press a button ("ON/OFF", "PROGRAM UP/DOWN" or "VOLUM UP/DOWN") to test. If your device does not respond, repeat the steps above, with the next code for your brand.

Code search

If you cannot locate the code for your device, try the code search method below:

Step 1: Turn on the device.

Step 2: Press the "CODE SEARCH" button until the indicator light illuminates, then release.

Step 3: Press and release the device ("DVD", "TV", "Cable", etc.) button. If programming for AUX, press and release the "AUX" button first, then press the device type to be programmed.

Step 4: Press "ON/OFF" repeatedly until the device turns off. You may have to press the "ON/OFF" button up to a few hundred times.

Step 5: When your device shuts off, press and release the "ENTER" button.

Step 6: With your device on, press a frequently used button like "PROGRAM UP/DOWN" or "VOLUM UP/DOWN" to test. If it does not function correctly, repeat steps 1 through 5.

Auto Code Search

Step 1: Turn on the device you want the remote to operate.

Step 2: Press and hold the "CODE SEARCH" button until the indicator light illuminates, then release.

Step 3: Press and release the device key that corresponds to the equipment you want the remote to operate ("DVD", "TV", "Cable" etc.). The indicator light blinks once and then remains lit.

Step 4: Aim the remote to your device and press the "ON/OFF" key once. The remote will automatically send every code for the specified device one at a time, with a a few seconds delay between each code. Keep the remote aimed at the equipment throughout the process.

Step 5: As soon as the device turns off, you must press the "ENTER" button immediately for the remote to store the correct code. If you don't press "ENTER" within a few seconds, the remote will send the next code in the list and you will have to start over from Step 2.

Code Retrieval

If you programmed your remote with one of the 'Code Search' methods, follow the steps below to find out which code is used to control your device. Finding out the actual code and writing it down will save you a lot of time if you ever need to program the remote again.

Step 1: Press and hold the "CODE SEARCH" button until the indicator light turns on, then release.

Step 2: Press and release the device key that matches the equipment's code you are retrieving ("DVD", "TV", "Cable" etc.). The indicator light will blink once then remains lit.

Step 3: Press and release the "CODE SEARCH" key. The indicator light will turn off.

Step 4: Starting with 0, press the number keys in order (0-9) until the indicator light blinks.

Step 5: The number that causes the indicator light to blink is the first digit of your code.

Step 6: Repeat Step 4 until you have retrieved all numbers of your code.

The Sleep Function

The Sleep Function is implemented only in a few models. It will turn off the TV automatically after the user programs the time interval from 1 to 99 minutes.

Step 1: Press and hold the "SLEEP" key, then release. The indicator light will stay lit.

Step 2: Enter the time in minutes using the numerical keypad (from 1 minute to 99 minutes). For 1 to 9 minutes press "0" before the actual number. The indicator light will go off. Leave the remote aimed at the TV set.

The Sleep timer can be cancelled by pressing and holding the "SLEEP" button until the indicator light blinks or by pressing the "ON/OFF" button.