RCU600BL_IB.qxd 10/17/03 8:09 Page 1 UNIVERSAL Remote universal Consolidates up to 6 remotes Home TheatreTM Keys take full advantage of your Home Theatre equipment with Surround Sound Control Compatible with today's most popular brands. MultiBrand Use See back for most popular brands. RCU600BL remote RCU600BL_IB.qxd 10/17/03 8:09 Page 2 Table of Contents Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery Information and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Primary Key Descriptions for VIDEO Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Secondary Key Descriptions for AUDIO Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Program for TV--Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Program for VCR--Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Program for DVD/CD Systems--Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­7 Program for SATELLITE--Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Program for CABLE BOX--Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Program for AUDIO Systems--Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­9 Operating AUDIO System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Code Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Manual Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auto Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sleep Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Programming the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Canceling the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Accessing a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Exiting a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13­14 Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Indicator Light CHAN and VOL Component Keys (TV, VCR, DVD, DBS·SAT, CABLE, AUDIO) keys have dual functions. They act as navigation keys (up, down, left, right) in menu systems. Dedicated MENU key for DVD disc menus, some TVs and satellite receivers. SELECT key chooses highlighted choice. ENTER key Use with Manual or Auto Code Search to accept code. BACKLIGHT key Actual model may vary from picture shown. 2 RCU600BL_IB.qxd 10/17/03 8:09 Page 3 6 Component Universal Remote Congratulations on your purchase of the six-component universal remote by RCA. This universal remote controls up to six electronic components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past. You can program this RCA universal remote to operate most models of most brands of infrared, remote-controlled components manufactured after 1990. (See enclosed Code List for a complete list of brands.) The six-component universal remote is easy to use, easy to program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips. Note: The six-component universal remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and SATELLITE receivers (DBS). Just press the corresponding component key--TV, VCR, DVD, DBS·SAT, CABLE, AUDIO--and your sixcomponent universal remote is ready to go! Battery Information and Installation Your universal remote requires two new AA alkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included, depending on the model). To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery case. 3. Replace the battery cover. Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are replaced. Key Descriptions Indicator Light--flashes when a valid key is pressed to indicate the remote is working. Status of this light is important when you are programming the remote. Component Keys (TV, VCR, DVD, DBS·SAT, CABLE, AUDIO)-- selects the component you want the remote to operate. For example, after you've programmed the remote to operate your TV, you must press the TV key first to put the remote in TV Mode. While in TV Mode, the CHAN keys change the channel on the TV, the VOL keys adjust the TV's volume, etc. Transport Keys--REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, RECORD--operate the same as your original VCR or DVD remote control, although key labels may vary (REWIND, FAST FORWARD). Backlight Key (select models only)--turns backlighting on and off. Backlighting remains on for approximately six seconds after the last keypress to conserve battery life. 3 RCU600BL_IB.qxd 10/17/03 8:09 Page 4 Primary Key Descriptions For VIDEO Operations Other Keys (Listed Alphabetically) Certain keys on the six-component universal remote have dual functions. Primary functions are printed in black. Secondary key functions are printed in blue on the remote and are used for AUDIO operations. 0-9 (Number Keys): operate the same as number keys on your original remote and are used to enter component codes when programming the remote control with Direct Entry method. ANTENNA: in TV Mode, switches between the signal coming from a satellite receiver or cable box and an off-air antenna. In VCR Mode, switches between the signal coming from a VCR and a TV. CH+ and CH- (CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN): goes to the next highest or lowest channel number in the component channel list, respectively, except for DVDs. In DVDs, the CH+ and CH- keys refers to the NEXT/PREVIOUS chapter. CLEAR: removes the on-screen display to return to normal viewing. CODE SEARCH: use to program the remote. ENTER: use with Manual or Automatic Code Search method to accept code (See Code Lists enclosed). Also, some brands require you to press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number. In some menu systems, you must press the ENTER key to select a highlighted item. GO BACK: switches back to previous channel­ operates the same as PREV CH, LAST CHANNEL or RECALL keys found on some brands of remote controls. GUIDE: brings up the on-screen TV program guide, if your TV is equipped with that feature. INFO: shows program information, if your component is equipped with this feature. Functions the same as a DISPLAY key. INPUT: selects the video inputs of your TV, if equipped with this feature. MENU·PROG: accesses DVD disc menus when playing a DVD disc. Accesses menu systems of some TVs, a few RCA brand VCRs and satellite receivers. (For more information, refer to the On-screen Menus section on page 12). MUTE: lowers the TV's volume to its minimum level. NAVIGATION KEYS & SELECT: used to move through onscreen menus and guides. Use the NAVIGATION keys to move the highlighted choice up, down, left or right. ON·OFF: turns component on and off. Note: Some RCA, GE and PROSCAN models require that you press the component key to turn the component on and the ON·OFF key to turn the component off. PIP: (Picture-in-Picture) and SWAP operate your TV's Picture-in-Picture, if your TV is equipped with this feature. RECORD: use with VCR to record programming. You must press the RECORD key twice to start recording. SLEEP: allows you to set a time to turn off your TV automatically. VOL: increases or decreases the TV or AUDIO system's volume level. 4 RCU600BL_IB.qxd 10/17/03 8:09 Page 5 Secondary Key Descriptions For AUDIO Operations Certain keys on the six-component universal remote have dual functions. Secondary key functions are printed in blue on the remote and are used for AUDIO operations. Not all functions work for all brands. Experiment with your AUDIO system to determine which functions work with your components. See the enclosed AUDIO Code List to operate your brand of equipment. Press the AUDIO key to enable the Audio Mode. AM·FM: allows you to select the AM·FM band on your AUDIO receiver. CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: For some AUDIO systems, these keys will select the corresponding component input. DELAY -, ON, DELAY +: increases or decreases the delay between the surround and main speakers when the receiver is in the Surround Sound Mode. DSP ON·OFF: enables the receiver's Digital Signal Processing Mode. DSP MODE: When the DSP mode is enabled, pressing this key allows the user to cycle through the various DSP Modes. FRONT, CENTER, REAR, TEST: adjusts the levels of the front, center, and rear speakers used with LEVEL +/ LEVEL -. The test tone must be enabled first by pressing the TEST key. FUNCTION: selects the different AUDIO input components. The number keys also select the function labeled below the keys when in Audio Mode. LEVEL+/LEVEL-: sets the level of the speakers during Test Tone Mode. PRESET: cycles through preset channels while the Tuner input on your AUDIO system is active. Program for TV--Direct Entry Method In order for the six-component universal remote to control your TV, you must program it with the TV code that matches your TV. These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote--the Direct Entry method. To program your remote to control your TV, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the TV. 2. Locate the enclosed TV Code List. Find your brand of TV. Note: If your brand is not listed, use one of the Code Search CODE INDICATOR LIGHT SEARCH methods to program this remote control. (See section on Code Search.) 3. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates. Then release the CODE SEARCH key. 4. Press and release the TV key. The indicator light blinks and then remains lit. 5. Use the number keys to enter the first code listed for your brand. After you enter a valid three-digit code, the indicator light turns off. Note: If you enter an invalid code, the LED flashes rapidly TV (BLINK) for two seconds. Start over at step 3. 6. Aim the remote at your TV and press the ON·OFF key. If your TV turns off, you have found the correct code. 7. Enter the code in the box provided on this page for future reference. 8. If your TV doesn't turn off, repeat steps 3-6 above, entering the next code for your brand. If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote. (See Code Search section on page 10.) TV CODE ON·OFF (OFF) 5 RCU600BL_IB.qxd 10/17/03 8:09 Page 6 Program for VCR--Direct Entry Method In order for the six-component universal remote to control your VCR, you must program it with the code that matches your VCR. To program your remote to control your VCR, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the VCR. 2. Locate the ...