A RCA universal remote control can operate RCA-brand electronics, such television sets and DVD players. However, it is also constructed with the ability to control electronics from many other brands, so the user is theoretically able to use this single remote to operate a Zenith television set, Toshiba VCR and Pioneer cable box instead of having to keep separate controls for each device.Most of
. the time, the user must program the universal remote to make it work with non-RCA products. One way to do so is to enter the code for the device in question. The listing at http://www.thompsontv.com/rcarc.html contains programs codes for dozens of brands. In each case, the user must press a combination of buttons and enter the code for a specific brand. In some cases, more than one code is given for a brand, so the user might have to cycle through multiple options to find the correct code.Another way to set up the RCA universal remote is to launch the "code search" feature. This method does not require the user to enter any numbers. After the search feature is initiated, the remote control automatically locates the correct code and stores it in its memory.A database of universal codes for current and discontinued RCA universal remotes is accessible at http://rcaaudiovideo.com/remotecodefinder/. The user must select the remote model and the type of product that is controlled, which can include an audio receiver, a DVR or a cable box. The search function then displays the code matches for all applicable brands. To operate the device, the person must first program the control with the proper code.Another page of codes for the RCA universal remote control is provided at http://www.remotecodelist.com/remotes/rca/rca.htm. It consists of codes for TVs, VCRs and CTV convertors. The notes section includes special instructions about how to deal with certain brands of cable boxes. More reference links: http://www.rca.com/ http://www.remote-codes.com/
