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RCA DTA800B1 TV Converter Box Owners Manual



The RCA DTA800B1 was one of the most widely available converter boxes and therefore a ton of people bought it and currently use it. It has proven to be a pretty good box but with so many other there, we have be inundated with a huge number of requests for the users manual. As a result we have provided the manual above for anyone that might be having technical difficulties. For those looking for remote codes for the universal remote, these are also contained near the end of the PDF above.

Technical Specifications:

  • Important Analog Pass-Through Function For Lower Power Channels
  • Universal Remote Control With Remote Codes
  • Smart Antenna Compatible
  • EPG
  • Emergency Alert System Compatible (EAS)
  • V-Chip Parent Control Settings
  • Energy Star Certified
  • High And Low VHF Channels 2-6 and 7-13
  • UHF Channels 14-69
  • Composite Video And Audio Outputs
  • 4:3 and 16:9 Aspect Ratios
  • RF Cable Included

    • 47 comments:

    1. AnonymousDecember 10, 2009 at 7:12 AM

      i have rca converter box and panasonic tv.
      how can i set remote control to the tv.
      i lost converter box manual.

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:58 PM

      in our viewing area channel 12 is Fox and ch 49 is PDXTV. when the converter box is set on channel 12 it pulls in 49 instead.

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    3. Vicki; Frost, TXJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:26 PM

      I have a RCA Converter Box,lost the manual. Remote needs to be reset, but do not have the codes...help!

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    4. PaulFebruary 21, 2010 at 5:02 PM

      I have performed numerous channel scans as of late and it always stops at 54%. What is the reason for this? I have done this procedure successfully in the past. I can't find any answers to this problem in my owner's manual. Thanks! Paul

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    5. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM

      I have an RCA dta800b1 converter box and it worked real fine until one day that I turned it on one of the channels I liked to watch didn't have sound but the other channels did. I did a channel search and unpluged it but it still has no sound. We have another converter box and that one does have sound. Any help?

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    6. AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 8:34 PM

      my DTA800B1 just stopped working a few months after i purchased it. any suggestions.

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    7. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 6:59 PM

      Like Paul, during the channel scan it freezes at @ 47% and the only thing I can do to continue the scan is disconnect the antenna and quickly reconnect it. Was such a good box and now all of a sudden doesn't like my antenna anymore like its shorting it or something. I cannot figure it out. Getting another brand.

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    8. AnonymousNovember 14, 2010 at 1:04 AM

      Thank you very much for your assistance this page is rightous. Again thanks it was a headache saver.

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    9. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 4:35 AM

      When plugged in and hooked up properly RCA TV Converter DTA800 has the standby light on.After entering the three code numbers and the light blinks 4 times to confirm, and TV volume checks out there is no menu or ability to get to a menu for language or channel scan no matter what channel the TVis on.. I can turn the TV off and on. I cannot change the channels with the remote, but I can turn off the converter from it's standby mode to off. I cannot turn it back on with the remote or it's buttons on the converter. I can get the standby light to come on if I unplug the unit and plug it back in, but no other light comes on and it's channel arrows do nothing either at any time. What could be the problem ?

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    10. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 10:45 AM

      does anyone have the code for the remote for this converter box?

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    11. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:11 AM

      My remote stopped working on the TV but worked fine on the converter box. I found this manual online and was easily able to reprogram it. I have had this converter for 4 years and it is going strong. Thanks RCA!

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    12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

      some of the commercials dont fill up the entire screen is there a fix for that?

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    13. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 9:23 AM

      I am trying to record programs like channel 4,9 to my vcr/dvd combo and it just wont work. Any suggestions?

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    14. RayneMay 26, 2011 at 6:01 PM

      To the last comment, if you have the video setting on widescreen that can cause it. Sometimes even if a program is in widescreen format some of the commercials aren't. Hope that helps.

      As for myself, has anyone found out how to program the remote to a new tv. I don't even remember it being in the manual. It seemed to me that it auto-searched and set itself to my tv. Now I've got a new tv and would love to reset or reprogram it to work with this one. Any help appreciated, thanks.

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    15. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

      please tell me where i can get a new remote for the box
      is my kids box and i cant reprogram it so they only have 2 channels and is so agrovating that they not getting cartoon channel.. please help me find a way to get a new remote

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    16. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 10:03 PM

      I got the converter box set up but i dont have the remote! How do i set up a different universal remote to work with the box. I can set it up with my tv but not the converter box. Any Help? Like a code or something?

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    17. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM

      this is the only remote and code that actually worked with my admiral tv, and i've tried about 6 differrent ones! all i have to say is thank you

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    18. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM

      How can I program my universal remote urc r7 to run my rca dta800b1 digital box. My remote to the box stopped running the TV. Does the rca box have a three digit code? If so, please, what is it?

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    19. lizSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM

      I was told i get all local channels but I can't watch young and the restless on cbs. The cbs channel is 24 hr. news. Is that not included???

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    20. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

      Accidently erased all data off box dont have manuel so dont know how to program box so i can watch tv borrowed box from relative who threw away all info to box

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    21. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM

      My 18 month old son pushed buttons on our box, and now all I get is a black screen with white lettering that just says a bunch of gibberish. How can I fix this? It worked just fine for 2 years and I want it back.

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    22. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 3:03 AM

      Hi Everyone, Our RCA Converter Box DTA800B1 is working fine, except now the Menu key on the remote does not work. So, we cannot scan and search for channels or set some functions. I have opened and cleaned inside of the remote, but still no luck. Any suggestion as how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.

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    23. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 3:07 AM

      Does anyone know how to program and use a Universal Remote Control with the RCA DTA800B1 converter box? My original RCA remote stopped functioning.

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    24. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM

      have a new tv sony how do i connect my rca converter box to my jvc/vcr and tv.I don't have cable and I want to be able to record from my vcr thank you any suggestions I would apprecate

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    25. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 4:06 PM

      I hooked up this converter box and the picture on the TV is black & white instead of color. What did I do wrong? Are the cables connected incorrectly? Any ideas on how to correct this?

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    26. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 10:00 PM

      My decoder box works great, but when I go to channel list. All I get is the channels and where the program name should be I get "STORED"
      Nothing else. I can click it from "STORED" to "SKIPPED", but that is it.

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    27. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 10:11 PM

      I need the manual for my rca converter box or the code to set the remote for my Philips tv.

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    28. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 12:11 AM

      TO ALL OF YOU WITH A RCA DTA-800 YOU CAN USE A RCA UNAVERSEL REMOTE CONTROLL IT WORKS ON MINE JUST FINE DAVE 11/29/2011

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    29. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 11:02 AM

      I have a question The RCA DTA800B1 is suppossed to be able to scroll ahead to future programming, is this correct? I have nor been able to get mine to do this? Any Ideas?

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    30. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

      For Paul,

      My tv channel scan first stopped at 75% now both boxes stop at 8% complete & freezes the tv screen. Have to unplug the box, plug back in & power back on. RCA tech told me a repair needs to be done and it costs $25 and will take up to 5 weeks before being mailed back. They said do not reset the box back to factory settings as that may or may not fix the problem. If it doesn't fix the problem all the programmed channels will be lost and you still won't be able to scan for channels.

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    31. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      i have the RCA DTA800B1, i lost the remote, can a use a universal remote? i need some codes for it though, i looked on my universal remote site and used all the codes on there but that didnt help. :/

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    32. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      I lost the converter box remote. Can I order a new one? Is there anyway to perform a new channel scan without the remote?

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    33. Duke VippermanJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:49 PM

      I have the RCA DTA800B1. What strength of antenna signal does it require to find a channel. All I can get out of my current set up (powered RCA rabbit ears and an in line RCA signal booster) is 37%

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    34. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:13 PM

      I have a RCA Converter DTA800B1SN and have misplaced my remote and need to know if I can use a Universal Remote to set to the converter, also I do no have the manual could you please help so that I can use the , thank youconverter

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    35. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      I do not have the slide button that is pictured on the RCA box. I have had all of this working before but no way that I know of the get the "three" or 4 channel on

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    36. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 2:37 PM

      I installed my DTA 800B1 unit in Feb. 2012. I am
      very unhappy with this product. I cannot receive
      NBC station eight miles away, the picture fluctuates and I am continually moving the antenna. This does not happen with the bedroom
      television fifteen feet away , using another
      converter brand. I would like to return it to WalMArt but I have lost the packaging.

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    37. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 9:37 PM

      Sometimes I get a solid black box on the screen(blocking the program). I have checked all my security settings and they are off. What can I do?

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    38. marvinApril 18, 2012 at 8:27 PM

      Why does my converter box turn off after several hours of non-use even when I program the timer to record a show the next day?

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    39. Christner.89April 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      I lost the remote to my converter box and I would like to perform a channel search

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    40. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 10:23 AM

      I need a three digit code to program my DTA800b1 converter box remote to my sanyo tv

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    41. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      my only gripes are when you loose signal for a second and it comes back, you often loose the audio and have to shut down and reboot the silly thing to get your sound back.
      only other gripe is when you tune to a dead station, the thing freezes up for a minute while it thinks about whats going on and comes back and moves to the next channel up..

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    42. AnonymousJuly 8, 2012 at 8:29 AM

      My box freeze up then cuts off ...i have to unplug then standby light comes on ..turn it on sometimes it works and sometimes it dont......what can I do.?

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    43. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 12:33 AM

      Could somebody please tell me the code to a Philips TV I lost my manual...I would greatly appreciate it...thank you very much

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    44. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM

      I have the rca box but need to know how to program the remote to tv please someone help the tv is a vizio.

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    45. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM

      Does this converter box have a camera in it that can be used for surveillance?

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    46. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

      My remote for my converter box no longer works. I need the code to the converter box itself so that I can use my universal remote to operate the converter box

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    47. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:00 AM

      My RCA converter box recently began to get stuck in stand by mode.Now it will not function at all.Please advise!Thanks.

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