[User Guide] Anderic RRU401 4-Device Universal Remote Control with Macro, Backlighting, and Learning

This article applies to the Anderic RRU401.7 Universal remote control. If you have a previous model, please refer to the help article located here.

Code List

The complete code list is located here.

Installing the Batteries

To install batteries, please remove the battery cover by first removing the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver, then sliding the door down with downward pressure towards the bottom of the remote. After removing the battery door, please insert two AAA batteries with matching polarities. Then, replace the battery door and screw. Refer to the diagram below for guidance on installing the batteries.

Programming – Code Input Method

This method enables you to easily program the remote using the corresponding brand code from the attached code list for your unit.

Turn on the device you want to control.
Find the corresponding brand code in the attached code list and record it.
Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Input the 4-digit code from the codebook.
1. If valid, the Mode key light will turn off immediately.
2. If invalid, the Mode key will blink three times rapidly and then turn off. Please try inputting the code again.
Check to see if most of the keys on your device work to control it. If not, please try another code under the same brand and repeat all steps. You may also try “Auto code search method” or “One button search method” below.

Note: If no button is pressed for 20 seconds during programming mode, the remote will exit programming mode.

Programming - Auto Code Search Method

This method allows programming to your device by scanning through all of the available codes.

Turn on the device you want to control.
Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Press the [CH+] or the [CH-] key and release to scan forward or backward.
When the device powers off (or video starts playing), press the [POWER] key to save and exit

Note: During searching, you can press the [CH+] or [CH-] key to change the scanning direction. If you press any other key, the search mode will exit.

Programming - One Button Search Method

This method allows for programming by only pressing a single key. Only works for TV and Cable/STB codes.

Power on the device you want to control.
Press & release the mode key you wish to program (e.g., TV).
Find your corresponding brand number from the list below, press and hold the corresponding number key until the unit powers off. Once the unit powers off, release the key.
Check other keys to see if most can work correctly. If not, repeat steps 1-4

Note: while holding the number key, after 3 seconds the mode light goes out, it will enter the searching mode for that brand; the mode light will now be flashing about once every second

Code Display

Use this method to display the code that is programmed.

Press and release the mode key you would like to know the code for (e.g., TV).
Press the “[MENU]” and “[1]” keys, and the Mode key flash times indicate the first digit of the code.
Press the “[MENU]” and “[2]” keys, and the mode key flash times indicate the second digit of the code.
Press the “[MENU]” and “[3]” keys, and the mode key flash times indicate the third digit of the code.
Press the “[MENU]” and “[4]” keys, and the mode key flash times indicate the fourth digit of the code.

NOTE: If the current digit is 0, the mode key will not flash.

Multi-mode Combine Power

When enabled, this feature allows you to power on or off multiple devices with a single press of the POWER button.

Enable - Multi-mode Combine Power

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode key lights and remains on, then release the mode key.
Enter code "9 9 8 0". The mode key remains lit.
Press all mode keys (i.e., TV, STB, DVD) you wish to enable multi-mode combine power.
Press the [POWER] key to save and exit.

Disable - Multi-mode Combine

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode key lights and remains on, then release the mode key.
Enter code "9 9 8 0". The mode key remains lit.
Press the [POWER] key to save and exit. The Mode key blinks twice and then turns off.

Device mode lock

When enabled, this feature allows you to lock a device mode so that it cannot be reprogrammed. It can serve as a safety feature to prevent accidental programming. If enabled, the device lock must be disabled first before the mode can be programmed again.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., STB) you wish to enable/disable device mode lock for 3 seconds until the mode key lights and remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code “9 9 8 1”.
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice

Channel Punch-through

When enabled, all channel keys (0-9, [-], [RECALL], [CC], [SAP], [CH +], and [CH -]) will always send the code of the assigned mode, regardless of the current mode of the remote.

Example: After programming channel punch-through to STB mode, if the remote is presently in TV mode when pressing a channel key, the remote will send the code for STB instead of TV.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., STB) you wish to enable/disable channel punch-through for about 3 seconds until the mode key lights and remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code “9 9 8 2”.
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly.
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice.

Volume Punch-through

When enabled, all volume keys ([MUTE], [VOL+], and [VOL-]) will always send the code of the mode, regardless of the mode the remote currently resides in.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to enable or disable volume punch-through for about 3 seconds, until the mode key lights up and remains on; then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 8 3".
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly.
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice.

Media Punch-through

When enabled, all media keys: [STOP], [RECORD], [<<], [|<<], [PAUSE], [>>|], [>>], [PLAY] will always send code of mode assigned, no matter what mode the remote currently resides.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., DVD) you wish to enable or disable media punch-through for 3 seconds, until the mode key lights up and remains on; then release the mode key.
Input code “9 9 8 4”.
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly.
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice.

Roku® Punch-through (with the directional pad)

When enabled, all Roku related keys: [EXIT] ( ), [<<], [PLAY], [PAUSE], [>>], [INFO](*), [HOME], [REPLAY], [NETFLIX], [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT], [RIGHT] & [OK] will always send code of mode assigned, no matter what mode the remote currently resides.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., STB) you wish to enable/disable Roku punch-through for, for about 3 seconds until the mode key lights and remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 7 0".
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly.
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice.

Roku® Punch-through (without the directional-pad)

When enabled, all Roku related keys: [EXIT] ( ), [<<], [PLAY],[PAUSE], >>], [INFO](*), [HOME], [REPLAY], [NETFLIX]will always send code of mode assigned, no matter what mode the remote currently resides.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to enable or disable Roku punch-through for about 3 seconds, until the mode key lights up and remains on; then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 7 1".
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly.
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice.

Roku® Code List

Use the brands listed below to program your remote to your Roku TV or Roku Player.

Element 2726, 2802, 2804
Haier 2783, 2823
Hisense 2848, 2722, 2782, 2804 2847, 2726, 2802,
Hitachi 2803, 2806, 2814, 2815, 2816, 2818, 2819, 2821, 2822, 2826, 2833, 284,7 2849
Insignia 2723, 2724, 2752, 2805, 2807, 2808
JVC 2848, 2654, 2723
LG 2726, 2848
Magnavox 2654, 2829, 2813
ONN 2848, 2848, 2726, 2802, 2804
Philips 2848, 2726, 2802, 2804
Proscan 2848, 2726, 2802, 2804
RCA 2848, 2726, 2802, 2804
Roku Player 2730, 2851, 5246
Sanyo 2848, 2726, 2802, 2804
Sharp 2725, 2733, 2780, 2781, 2809
TCL 2654, 2802, 2726, 2802, 2804, 2848
Westinghouse 2848, 2726, 2802, 2804

All-Key Punch-through

When enabled, all keys will always send the code of the mode assigned, regardless of the remote's current mode. Note: All-key punch-through has the lowest priority among all punch-through types. You may enable other punch-through modes to work alongside it, and they will have higher priority.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to enable or disable all-key punch-through for about 3 seconds, until the mode key lights up and remains on; then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 7 3".
1. If enabled, the mode light goes out directly.
2. If disabled, the mode light blinks twice.

Individual Key Punch-through

Individual Key Punch-through allows for individually assigning keys to “punch-through” to your chosen mode. After enabling punch-through to a given key, the key will always send the code to the assigned device, regardless of the remote's current mode. Note: Individual Key Punch-through has the highest priority among all punch-through types.

Enable - Individual Key Punch-through

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for approximately 3 seconds until the mode key lights up and remains on, then release the key.
Input code “9 8”,
Press the corresponding key you wish to enable punch-through for,
Press the mode key you want to assign (e.g., TV, STB, AUX); the mode light will go out immediately.

Note: To re-assign a key to a different mode, repeat steps 1-4.

Disable - Individual Key Punch-through

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode key lights and remains on, then release the key.
Input code “9 0 0”,
Press the key you want to disable the punch-through for; the mode light blinks twice to confirm.

Learning Function

This method allows for the programming of individual keys using your existing remote's codes.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Press and release the [MENU] key; the mode key blinks slowly, and the remote is now in learning mode.
Press and release the key you want to be learned; the mode light now remains on.
Align both remotes by pointing them at each other, with a distance of approximately 2 inches between them, ensuring the IR LEDs are directly aligned. 5
. Press and hold the corresponding key on the target remote control until the mode light blinks three times and then flashes slowly. This means the code was learned successfully; continue to step 6. If unsuccessful, the mode light flashes twice quickly and exits learning mode. This may indicate that there is not enough memory space. Please delete some learned keys. Please start over from step 1.
Repeat steps 3-5 to learn all the keys you need while the model light blinks slowly, then press the mode key (e.g., TV) to save and exit.

Delete the individual learned key.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Press and release the [MENU] key; the mode key blinks slowly, and the remote is now in learning mode.
Press and hold the key from which you want to delete the learned code.
1. If successful, the mode light blinks three times, the remote saves, and exits.
2. If unsuccessful, the mode light flashes twice and exits.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining keys for which you would like to delete the learned programming.

Delete all learned keys from a single device.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Press and release the [MENU] key; the mode key blinks slowly, and the remote is now in learning mode.
Press and hold the mode key you want to delete all learned keys from (e.g., TV) until the mode light blinks three times and exits.

Delete all learned keys from all devices.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 8 8", mode light blinks two times slowly to confirm and exits.

Macro function

Macros enable multiple keys to be transmitted with the press of a single dedicated key. For example, with a single press of the assigned key, the remote can power on the TV, change input, increase volume, Power on the cable box, and select input channel 530.

Setting a Macro Key while in a specific Mode only (Fixed Device)

What is a Fixed Device? This setting allows you to assign a macro key for use only while in the designated mode. For example, if the “FAV” key is transferred to the “TV” mode to send macros. “FAV” key will operate as usual if the remote is in any other mode, such as STB, DVD, or AUDIO. “FAV” key will only send the assigned macro if the remote is in “TV” mode when the key is depressed.

Press and hold the mode key (e.g., TV) you wish to program for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 5",
Press the key to assign a macro function to the LED, which flashes once and remains on.
Press the mode key (e.g., TV), then press the keys in the order you want the remote to transmit them. If you want to change modes during the sequence, press the corresponding mode key (e.g., DVD) in sequence and then continue pressing the remaining keys you wish to use.
When complete, Press and hold any Mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds to save and exit.

Setting a Macro Key that works while in any mode (Non-fixed device)

What is a non-fixed device? This setting allows the macro key function to be sent consistently, regardless of the remote's mode (i.e., TV, DVD, STB, AUDIO).

1. Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.

2. Input code "9 9 6",

3. Press the key to assign a macro function to, the LED flashes once and remains on;

4. Press the mode key (e.g., TV), then press the keys in the order you want the remote to transmit them. If you want to change modes during the sequence, press the corresponding mode key (e.g., DVD) in sequence and then continue pressing the remaining keys you wish.

5. When complete, Press and hold any Mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds to save and exit.

Example: Assigning “FAV” key to Power on TV, Change input, Increase volume by 1, Power on Cable Box, Input channel 530. Press the following keys in sequence: Hold [TV] for 3 seconds, [9], [9], [6], [FAV], [TV], [POWER], [INPUT], [VOL +], [CBL], [POWER], [5], [3], [0] & finally, press and hold [TV] for 3 seconds to save. Delete programmed macro key: Skip step 4 from the above procedure.

Macro functionality notes:

This remote allows up to 5 keys to have macro functionality.

This remote can program a maximum of 15 steps per macro.

If programming a macro over a previously assigned macro, it will replace it.

Backlight Adjustments

Toggle backlighting on/off

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 8 5"

Toggle backlighting length of time: 3 - 10 seconds

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 8 6".

Toggle backlighting brightness: 100/75/50/25%

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Input code "9 9 8 7".

Reset to Factory Default Status

Press and hold any mode key (e.g., TV) for about 3 seconds until the mode light remains on, then release the mode key.
Enter code "9 9 9 9"; all mode lights will illuminate and remain lit for approximately 3 seconds, then turn off to confirm a successful reset.