28 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlTipBy default, the AUX button is programmed fora second RCA VCR. If auto tuning is set up, itwill tune to VCR2 input channel.You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote for othercomponents.Programming the Remote to OperateOther ComponentsThe universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellitereceivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operateyour television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA components.The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additionalremote-controllable component: satellite receiver, cable box, DVD, VCR, andan audio component. A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to anycomponent button, except the TV button. Go to page 63 for more informationon programming the remote to another TV.Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to controlany component; it controls only this TV.Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteTo determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed tooperate one of the components connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do thefollowing:1. Turn on the component (in this example, a VCR).2. Point the remote at the component.3. Press the corresponding component button (in this example, VCR).4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond,you need to program the remote to operate it.Programming the RemoteThere are two ways to program the remote control to operate othercomponents: Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry.Using Automatic Code SearchNote: The AUX button can only search VCR codes, but can be used fora non-VCR device by programming it with direct entry method.The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate eachof your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until theindicator on the remote turns off.1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR, DVD,etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF untilthe component button on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.3. Point the remote at the component.Important Note: The remotemay not be compatible with allmodels of all brands ofcomponents. It also may notoperate all functions of yourcomponent.ON-OFFDVD VCRAUX AUDIOSATCLEAR002255114477 88336699PLAYPLAYREVERSEREVERSESTOPSTOPlearningCAB/CC