RCA RCU500 User manual
RCU500
Universal
Remote Control
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Button Description ..............................................2
Setting Up Your Universal Remote..................3
Programming Your Universal Remote
Programming with Code Search................4
Programming with Code Lists ...................5
Operating Your TV .............................................6
Operating Your Cable Box.................................7
Operating Your Satellite Receiver ....................7
Operating Your VCR ..........................................8
Operating Your Laserdisc Player......................9
Operating Your Audio Equipment...................9
Using the Menu Functions for RCA TV’s .....10
Using the Menu Functions for Other TV’s....10
Operating Your TV/VCR Combo Unit..........11
Special Operations ............................................11
Code Lists
TV..................................................................12
VCR...............................................................13
Laserdisc Player ..........................................14
Satellite Receiver.........................................14
Cable Box .....................................................14
TV/VCR Combinations .............................14
Audio Equipment .......................................15
90 Day Warranty .................................Inside Card
This Universal Remote Control is compatible with most models
of infrared controlled Televisions, VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite
Receivers, and Audio Equipment manufactured after 1989.
Please retain this guide for future reference.
90 Day Warranty
Button Description
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Code Search Button
Programs devices by searching through brand codes.
Use when code lists are not available or when the listed
code does not work with your device. See page 4.
Device Buttons (VCR1, VCR2•LD, SAT•CABLE, AUDIO, TV)
Determines which device you are controlling. The
VCR2•LD and SAT•CABLE buttons can be assigned to
one of the two devices listed. For example, VCR2•LD
can be assigned to either a VCR or a Laserdisc Player.
Channel and Volume
(DISPLAY, VOL, CHAN, MUTE,
PREV CH)
Use these buttons to control sound and channel changes.
VCR Buttons (TV/VCR, REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE)
Use these buttons to control playback from a VCR or
Laserdisc Player. Also used to record onto a VCR tape.
ENTER (Also SKIP for some RCA, GE, and ProScan TV’s)
Use this button for two functions. Use as ENTER when
programming using CODE SEARCH or when entering
channel numbers for some TVs. Use as SKIP to look at
other channels during commercial breaks. Press SKIP
repeatedly to select the commercial time to skip. Change
channels and TV will return to original channel when
time runs out.
Number Buttons (0-9)
Use these buttons to directly enter channel numbers for
a TV, VCR and Cable Box or for accessing preset channels
of an AM/FM tuner or enter disk and track numbers
for a CD player. Also used for entering program code
numbers from brand lists.
2
Menu Buttons (MENU•PROG, MOVE, –, +, UP, DOWN)
Use these buttons to adjust on-screen menu features and
programming information.
PIP Buttons (PIP, MOVE PIP, SWAP, FREEZE)
Use these buttons to adjust the Picture-in-Picture feature
if it is available on your TV.
3
Place Batteries in the remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place 4 AAA batteries as shown,
matching the + and – end of each battery as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Determine if your remote needs programming
Some RCA, GE and ProScan devices may already be preprogrammed.
1. Press the button of the device you want to
control (for example TV).
2. If the device turns on, press another button
to confirm (for example CHANNEL UP).
3. If the device you selected (TV) responds,
you will not need to program the remote.
If the device you selected (TV) does
not respond, you will need to program
the remote (See pages 4-5 for
programming instructions).
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other devices.
Setting Up Your Universal Remote
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Programming a Device using CODE SEARCH
1. Manually turn on your device
(TV, VCR, Laserdisc Player, Satellite
Receiver, Cable Box or Audio Equipment).
2. Press and hold CODE•SRCH.
3. Press and release the device button you
want to set up (TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO).
4. Release CODE•SRCH.
5. Press POWER repeatedly until the device
turns off (you may have to press up to
100 times).
6. Once the device turns off,
press and release ENTER.
7. With the device on, press another button,
for example CHANNEL UP. If the device
responds, no further programming is
required. If the device does not respond,
repeat steps 1-7.
Programming Your Universal Remote
The remote may already be set-up to operate your brand of TV, VCR, Laserdisc,
Satellite Receiver, Audio Equipment, or Cable Box. It is preprogrammed with
the following codes: TV-000, VCR1-000, AUDIO-003, SAT•Cable Box-000, and
Laser Disc Player-037. For brands that require programming, there are two ways
to program: Using Code Lists or Code Search. Use Code Search if the code lists
are not available or if the codes from the lists do not operate a device.
PRESS
& HOLD
RELEASE
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Programming Your Universal Remote
Programming a Device using CODE LISTS
1. Find codes for each device and brand on
page numbers shown below.
Device Page
TV 12
VCR 13
LaserDisc Player 14
Satellite Receiver 14
Cable Box 14
Audio Equipment 15
2. Press and hold the TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO button you want to
set up. SAT•CABLE can be programmed to
operate other Satellite Receivers.
3. Enter the three digit code from the
TV, VCR, Laserdisc Player, Satellite
Receiver, Cable Box, or Audio code list.
4. Release the device key.
5. With the device on, press another button,
for example CHANNEL UP. If the device
responds, no further programming is
required. If the device does not respond,
repeat 2-4 using another code.
6.
Enter your device codes here for easy reference.
PRESS
& HOLD
RELEASE
ENTER
YOUR
CODE
TV CODE
SAT•CABLE CODE
VCR1 CODE
AUDIO
VCR2•LD CODE
6
Turning the TV On and Off.
1.
Press TV to set the remote to control the
TV (Most RCA, GE and ProScan models
will only turn on when TV is pressed,
not POWER.)
2. Press POWER to turn the TV on or off.
Change Channels on the TV
Press CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN
to change channels on the TV or enter the
channels as you would normally for
your TV.
Use the buttons below to adjust features on
your TV.
DISPLAY– Shows displays on the screen and
clears menus from the screen.
MUTE – Switches the TV sound on or off.
PREV CH (PREVIOUS CHANNEL) – Changes
back and forth between two channels. Select a
channel using the number buttons and then
select another. Press PREV CH to switch
between the two channels.
If your TV has picture-in-picture, you may be
able to use the following buttons to adjust PIP.
PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) – Turns the small
picture on or off.
MOVE PIP – Moves the small picture to the
next corner.
SWAP – Switches the channel in the small
picture with the big picture.
FREEZE – Freezes or unfreezes the small picture.
You may want to experiment with the remote
to determine all the buttons which will work
with your TV.
Operating Your TV
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Turning the Cable Box On and Off.
1. Point the remote at the cable box
and press SAT•CABLE.
2. Press POWER to turn it on or off.
Changing Channels on the Cable Box.
Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to change
channels on the cable box or enter the
channel as you would normally for your
cable box.
1. Point the remote at the Satellite Receiver,
press SAT•CABLE, and follow the direc-
tions.
To Operate the Program Guide
1. Press MENU•PROG.
2. Press 1to select Program Guide.
3. Move through the Program Guide with
the navigation keys.
4. Make your selection by pressing DISPLAY.
Turning the Satellite Receiver On and Off.
1. Point the remote at the Satellite Receiver
and press SAT•CABLE.
2. Press POWER to turn it on or off.
You may want to experiment with the
remote to determine all the buttons which
work with your Satellite Receiver.
Operating Your Cable Box
Operating Your Satellite Receiver
Turn the VCR On and Off.
1. Press VCR1
or
VCR2•LD to set the remote
to control the VCR.
(Most RCA, GE and
ProScan models will only turn on when
pressing VCR not POWER).
2. Press POWER to turn the VCR on or off.
Using the VCR function buttons.
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
3. Press PLAY to start the tape.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
5. Press REW to rewind the tape.
6. Press PAUSE to pause the tape.
Record one channel and watch another.
1. Press VCR1
or
VCR2•LD to set the remote
to control the VCR.
2. Tune the VCR to the channel you want to
record.
3. Press REC to start recording.
4. Press TV/VCR.
5. Press TV to set the remote to control the TV.
6. Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to
change channels on the TV.
7. To see the channel you are recording,
tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (same as CH3/4
switch on the VCR). Tune to 90, 91, or 92 for
some RCA, GE or ProScan products.
Operating Your VCR
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9
Turn the Laserdisc Player On and Off.
1. Press VCR2•LD to set the remote to control
the Laserdisc Player.
2. Press POWER to turn the Laserdisc Player
on or off.
Using the Laserdisc Player function buttons.
1. Turn on the Laserdisc Player.
2. Place a disc in the Laserdisc Player.
3. Press PLAY to start the disc.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
5. Press PAUSE to pause the disc.
You may want to experiment with the
remote to determine all the buttons which
work with your Laserdisc Player.
Operating Your Laserdisc Player
Turn the Audio Equipment On and Off.
1. Press AUDIO to set the remote to control
the Audio Equipment.
(Most RCA, GE and
ProScan models will only turn on when
pressing AUDIO not POWER).
2. Press POWER to turn the Audio
Equipment on or off.
Using the Audio function buttons.
You may want to experiment with the
remote to determine all the buttons which
work with your Audio Equipment.
Operating Your Audio Equipment
10
RCA, GE, and ProScan televisions use three
different menu systems. Read the following
descriptions, and choose the one that matches
your TV.
System 1: If you use MENU, +, and – buttons
on your current remote, substitute them with
MENU•PROG, and the +and – (arrow)
buttons on this remote, and refer to your TV
owner’s manual for operating instructions. The
remote is already set-up to operate this menu
system. Program the remote with TV code 101.
System 2: If you use MENU, CHANNEL UP,
CHANNEL DOWN, VOLUME UP, and VOL-
UME DOWN buttons on your current remote,
substitute them with MENU•PROG, and the
(arrow) buttons on this remote, and refer to
your TV owner’s manual for operating
Instructions.
System 3: If you use SETUP, VIDEO, AUDIO,
+, and – buttons on your current remote, sub-
stitute them with MENU•PROG, (up arrow),
(down arrow), and the +and – (arrow) but-
tons on this remote, and refer to your TV own-
er’s manual for operating instructions.
MENU/PROG = SETUP
UP = AUDIO
DOWN = VIDEO
The remote must be programmed with TV
code 109. Refer to the procedure on page 5.
Using the Menu Functions for RCA Televisions
Using the Menu Functions for Other Televisions
You will have to experiment with the remote to determine the
buttons which will work with your TV.
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