RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 1 Cover/Front of Package RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 2 Do Not Print On Inside of Cover RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 3 Thank you for purchasing this RCA Universal Remote Control. This product is designed to provide years of service operating a wide variety of video and audio components. Please retain this guide for future reference. Table of Contents Installing The Batteries ......................................................................................................................2 Button Description ..........................................................................................................................3-4 Programming For TV..........................................................................................................................5 Code List For TV ..............................................................................................................................5-6 Programming VCR 1 and VCR 2 ......................................................................................................7 Code List For VCR ..........................................................................................................................7-8 Programming For DVD and Code List ............................................................................................9 Programming For DBS System and Code List ............................................................................10 Programming For Cable and Code List ........................................................................................11 Programming For AUX Button ......................................................................................................12 Programming For Audio..................................................................................................................13 Code List For Audio ........................................................................................................................14 Operating Audio Functions ............................................................................................................15 Sleep Function....................................................................................................................................16 Menu Function ..................................................................................................................................16 Programming With Codes Search ..................................................................................................17 Identifying Codes From Your Remote ..........................................................................................17 Trouble Shooting................................................................................................................................18 Help Line ............................................................................................................................................18 This Universal Remote Control is already programmed for most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs, VCRs, DBS Systems, DVD Players, and Audio Video Receivers. Note: For users of RCA, GE and ProScan DBS Products, older DBS models require that the DISPLAY Button on this remote be used to make program selections. Use the SELECT button for making program selections on newer RCA, GE and ProScan DBS models. Battery Installation Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Turn the remote over and push down on the cover and slide it off. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery case. 3. Slide the battery cover back into place. Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed. 2 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 4 Button Description For Video Operation INDICATOR LIGHT The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working. ON·OFF The ON¥OFF button operates the same as your original remote Note: Some RCA, GE and ProScan models require you to press the device button to turn the device on and the ON¥OFF button to turn the device off. TV, VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX, DBS·SAT, AUDIO, CABLE The TV, VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX, DBS¥SAT, AUDIO, and CABLE buttons are used to select the device you want to control. VOL & CH The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or decrease the channel numbers or volume. MUTE Mutes volume on the TV. GO BACK The GO BACK button allows you to go to the previous channel you selected. Operates the same as Last Channel, Previous Channel, or Recall button on your original remote. CODE SEARCH Used to program the remote or to search through codes. GUIDE Brings up the on-screen TV program guide if your TV has that feature. INFO Shows the date and the time if your TV or VCR has that feature. Functions the same as a Display button. NAVIGATION BUTTONS & SELECT Used to move through on screen menuing and guides. With some DBS models the INFO button should be used to select the highlighted item. Use the navigation buttons to move the highlighted choice up, down, left, or right. MENU·PROG Brings up the Main Menu. If you are already in the menu system, press SELECT to select a highlighted choice. Use the arrow buttons to move through the Menu Selections. CLEAR Removes the on screen display to return to normal viewing. 0-9 The number buttons operate the same as on your original remote, and are used for entering device codes. ENTER The ENTER button is used to complete channel selection for some brands of TV. It is also used to complete the code entry process. TV·VCR The TV¥VCR button operates the TV¥VCR function of your VCR. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE These buttons operate the same as on your original VCR or remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin recording. PIP, SWAP, & INPUT PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and SWAP operate your TelevisionÕs Picture-in-Picture features. INPUT selects the video inputs of your TV if equipped with this feature. SLEEP The SLEEP button allows you to set a time for you to turn off your TV automatically. 3 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 5 Button Description For Audio Operation AUDIO OPERATION (Rose Colored Graphics) Press AUDIO button to enable the AUDIO mode LEVEL+/LEVELSets the level of the speakers during test tone mode. DSP ON·OFF Enables the receiverÕs Digital Signal Processing mode. DSP MODE When the DSP mode is enabled, pressing this button allows the user to cycle through the various DSP modes. CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 The CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, and VIDEO 2 buttons are used to directly select the device you want to control. (Works in AUDIO mode) AM·FM The AM¥FM button allows you to select the AM¥FM band on you audio receiver. FUNCTION Selects the different audio input devices. The number buttons also select the function labeled below the buttons when in AUDIO mode. DELAY-, ON, DELAY+ Increases or decreases the delay between the surround and main speakers when the receiver is in the surround sound mode. ON·OFF, SURR, MODE ON¥OFF SURR toggles the surround modes on and off. SURR MODE cycles through the receiverÕs various surround sound mode settings. FRONT, CENTER, REAR, TEST Adjust the levels of the front, center, and rear speakers respectively used with Level + / Level - . The test tone must be enabled first by pressing the TEST button. PRESET Used to operate preset channels while in Audio Mode. 4 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 6 Programming For TV Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs will not require programming. Check to see if your TV responds to the remote before you begin programming. 1. Manually turn on the TV. Find the three digit code for your TV in the code list below. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the TV button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at your TV and press the ON·OFF button. Your TV should turn off. Note: If your TV does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. 1 4 7 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH TV (BLINK) 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 (OFF) ON OFF CH + 6. With your TV on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP) If the TV responds, no further programming is required. 7. Enter your code here for easy reference. TV CODE TV Code List Abex ..................................................................172 Admiral..............................................001, 173, 211 Adventura ........................................................174 Aiko............................................................016, 220 Akai ....................................................................002 Alleron ..............................................................046 Amtron ..............................................................038 Anam National ................003, 038, 192, 193, 194 AOC ..........................006, 005, 004, 007, 195, 196 Audiovox ..........................................................038 Belcor..................................................................004 Bell & Howell ..................................001, 083, 162 Bradford ............................................................038 Brokwood ..........................................................004 Candle................................004, 006, 008, 174, 196 Celebrity ............................................................002 Citizen................................016, 171, 004, 006, 008 ............................................038, 105, 174, 177, 196 Colortyme ........................004, 006, 010, 196, 200 Concerto ............................................004, 006, 196 Contec / Cony..........................012, 013, 038, 221 Craig ..................................................................038 Crown ........................................................038, 171 Curtis Mathes ..........................171, 000, 004, 006 ............................................015, 105, 162, 196, 212 CXC ....................................................................038 Daewoo..............................016, 190, 005, 171, 004 ....................................006, 017, 127, 196, 202, 222 Daytron......................................004, 006, 171, 196 Dimensia............................................................000 Dumont......................................................004, 151 Electroband ......................................................002 Electrohome......004, 006, 003, 019, 020, 022, 196 Emerson ............................030, 171, 191, 004, 038 ............................................046, 006, 012, 023, 024 ............................................025, 026, 027, 028, 029 ............................................031, 032, 033, 034, 035 ............................................036, 037, 039, 041, 042 ............................................043, 044, 047, 123, 124 ............................................162, 177, 179, 191, 196 ....................................................................208, 221 Envision ............................................004, 006, 196 Fisher ................................048, 049, 051, 162, 180 Fujitsu ................................................................046 Funai ..................................................038, 046, 223 Futuretec............................................................038 GE ......................................000, 054, 003, 004, 006 ............................................022, 052, 055, 087, 164 ............................................165, 166, 167, 168, 181 ....................................................................196, 213 Gibralter ....................................................004, 151 5 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 7 TV Code List Continued Goldstar ............................005, 156, 004, 006, 172 ............................................012, 019, 056, 057, 058 ............................................................155, 171, 196 Grundy ..............................................171, 038, 046 Hallmark ..........................................004, 006, 196 Harvard..............................................................038 Hitachi ..............................059, 004, 148, 006, 012 ............................................013, 060, 061, 135, 136 ............................................137, 138, 139, 140, 141 ............................................142, 143, 144, 145, 146 ..................................150, 179, 198, 196, 199, 224 IMA ....................................................................038 Infinity ..............................................................062 Janeil ..................................................................174 JBL ......................................................................062 JCB ......................................................................002 JC Penny............................000, 054, 005, 171, 004 ............................................052, 006, 172, 008, 022 ............................................058, 063, 064, 072, 087 ....................................105, 181, 196, 201, 207, 232 Jensen ................................................004, 006, 196 JVC ....................................159, 013, 012, 182, 054 ....................060, 065, 066, 067, 123, 157, 158, 225 Kawasho....................................002, 004, 006, 196 Kenwood ..................................004, 006, 019, 196 Kloss Novabeam ......................068, 069, 174, 183 KTV ............................................171, 038, 177, 070 Loewe ................................................................062 Logik ..................................................................083 Luxman..............................................004, 006, 196 LXI......................................000, 062, 006, 071, 073 ............................162, 181, 049, 072, 196, 207, 232 Magnavox ........................062, 004, 006, 130, 134 ............................................183, 008, 019, 068, 069 ............................................075, 076, 077, 088, 131 ....................................132, 133, 196, 219, 234, 235 Majestic ..............................................................083 Marantz ............................004, 006, 062, 078, 196 Megatron ..................................006, 059, 196, 224 Memorex ..................083, 006, 001, 082, 162, 196 MGA ..................................005, 004, 006, 079, 082 ............................................019, 022, 051, 080, 196 Midland ............................054, 151, 171, 172, 181 Minutz................................................................052 Mitisubishi ........................005, 004, 006, 125, 082 ....................081, 019, 022, 051, 079, 080, 196, 226 Montgomery Ward ..........................................083 Motorola ....................................................003, 173 MTC ..................................005, 004, 105, 006, 196 Multitech ..........................................................038 Multivision ........................................................084 NAD ..................006, 071, 185, 072, 196, 207, 232 NEC ..................005, 004, 006, 003, 089, 196, 200 Nikko ................................................006, 016, 196 NTC ....................................................................016 Onwa..................................................................038 Optimus ............................................................185 Optonica ....................................................095, 173 Orion ..................................................191, 035, 208 Panasonic ..................170, 054, 062, 003, 214, 227 Philco ................................062, 005, 004, 006, 183 ............008, 012, 019, 003, 068, 069, 075, 077, 196 Philips ................................062, 004, 008, 019, 003 ....................012, 068, 069, 075, 076, 086, 087, 088 Pilot ............................................................004, 171 Pioneer ..............................004, 006, 090, 091, 092 ....................................................179, 185, 196, 228 Portland ....................016, 005, 171, 004, 006, 196 Price Club ..........................................................105 Prism ..................................................................054 Proscan ......................................................000, 181 Proton ................004, 006, 012, 093, 196, 229, 230 Pulsar ........................................................004, 151 Quasar........................................003, 054, 070, 214 Radio Shack / Realistic.......... 000, 095, 171, 004 ....................................038, 006, 012, 049, 162, 196 RCA....................................000, 100, 005, 003, 004 ............................................006, 007, 019, 096, 098 ............................................099, 101, 102, 103, 129 ............................................179, 181, 188, 190, 196 ....................................................202, 203, 215, 233 Runco ................................................................151 Sampo ................................004, 006, 171, 172, 196 Samsung ............................171, 004, 005, 105 006 ............................................012, 015, 017, 019, 104 ............................................106, 172, 196, 201, 204 Sansui ........................................................191, 208 Sanyo ................................048, 080, 004, 180, 107 ............................................................162, 169, 049 Scotch ........................................................006, 196 Scott............................................004, 038, 046, 006 ....................................................012, 024, 035, 196 Sears ..................................000, 048, 071, 189, 004 ............................................046, 006, 013, 019, 049 ............................................051, 066, 072, 109, 110 ....................................162, 180, 181, 196, 207, 232 Sharp..................................173, 095, 171, 004, 006 ............................012, 029, 111, 112, 113, 122, 196 Shogun ..............................................................004 Signature....................................................001, 083 Simpson ............................................................008 Sony ..................................002, 205, 216, 218, 231 Soundesign ..............004, 038, 046, 006, 008, 196 Squareview........................................................189 SSS ..............................................................004, 038 Starlite ................................................................038 Supre-Macy ......................................................174 Supreme ............................................................002 Sylvania ............................062, 004, 006, 088, 076 ............................................116, 008, 019, 068, 069 ............................................075, 077, 161, 183, 196 Symphonic ........................................038, 189, 033 Tandy..................................................................173 Tatung ................................................................003 Technics..............................................................054 Techwood ..................................004, 006, 054, 196 Teknika ..............................016, 005, 171, 004, 006 ............................................008, 012, 013, 038, 046 ............................................076, 082, 083, 105, 170 ....................................................................214, 227 Telecaption ........................................................117 Tera ............................................004, 012, 093, 229 TMK ..................................................004, 006, 196 Toshiba ..............................071, 105, 162, 160, 049 ............................072, 109, 117, 118, 201, 207, 232 Totevision ..........................................................171 Universal ..................................................052, 087 Victor..........................................................066, 182 Vidtech ......................................004, 005, 006, 196 Viking ................................................................174 Wards ................................000, 062, 095, 005, 004 ............................................046, 052, 006, 083, 001 ............................................006, 019, 024, 033, 068 ............................................069, 075, 076, 087, 088 ............................................................119, 120, 196 Yamaha ..............................004, 005, 006, 019, 196 Zenith ........................................051, 083, 004, 152 ....................................................153, 154, 210, 217 7 6 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 8 Programming For VCR1, & VCR2 Most RCA, GE and ProScan VCRs will not require programming. Check to see if your VCR responds to the remote before you begin programming. 1. Manually turn on the VCR. Find the three digit code for your VCR in the code list starting below. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the VCR1 button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 1 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH VCR1 (BLINK) After your code is entered the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press the ON·OFF button. Your VCR should turn off. 4 7 (OFF) ON OFF Note: If your VCR does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. 6. With your VCR on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the VCR responds, no further programming is required. 7. Enter your code here for easy reference. CH + VCR CODE VCR Code List Admiral ..............................................................001 Adventura ..........................................................026 Aiko ....................................................................027 Aiwa ....................................................................026 Akai ....................008, 113, 112, 003, 005, 007, 111 American High ..................................................021 Asha ....................................................................013 Audio Dynamics ......................................009, 010 Audiovox............................................................014 Bell & Howell ....................................................011 Beaumark............................................................013 Broksonic ............................................031, 025, 012 Calix ....................................................................014 Candle ................014, 013, 015, 018, 016, 017, 019 Canon..........................................................021, 022 Capehart ....................................................020, 110 Carver ................................................................062 CCE ............................................................027, 061 Citizen ........................................014, 013, 027, 015 ....................................................016, 017, 018, 019 Colortyme ..........................................................009 Colt ......................................................................061 Craig............................................013, 014, 023, 061 Curtis-Mathes ............................022, 013, 115, 024 ............................................000, 009, 016, 018, 021 Cybernex ............................................................013 Daewoo ......................................027, 025, 015, 017 ......................................................019, 026, 028, 110 Daytron ..............................................................110 DBX ............................................................009, 010 Dimensia ............................................................000 Dynatech ............................................................026 Electrohome ..............................................014, 029 Electrophonic ....................................................014 Emerson..............................014, 025, 026, 065, 041 ............................................015, 012, 021, 024, 029 ............................................030, 031, 032, 033, 034 ............................................036, 037, 038, 039, 040 ............................................042, 044, 045, 046, 047 ..............................................105, 113, 116, 117, 130 Fisher ..........................................011, 023, 052, 048 ......................................................049, 050, 051, 118 Fuji ..............................................................021, 119 Funai....................................................................026 Garrard ..............................................................026 GE........................000, 022, 013, 115, 053, 021, 120 Goldstar ......................................014, 018, 054, 009 Grandiente..........................................................026 Harley Davidson ..............................................026 Harman Kardon ................................................009 7 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 9 VCR Code List Continued Harwood ............................................................061 Headquarter ......................................................011 Hitachi ........................055, 120, 056, 057, 107, 111 HI-Q ....................................................................023 Instant Replay....................................................021 JCL ......................................................................021 JC Penny ............................014, 011, 022, 013, 009 ............................................118, 060, 107, 010, 021 Jensen ..................................................055, 056, 111 JVC ..............................009, 010, 011, 018, 111, 123 Kenwood ............009, 010, 123, 111, 011, 016, 018 KLH ....................................................................061 Kodak..........................................................014, 021 Lloyd ..................................................................026 Logik ..................................................................061 LXI ......................................................................014 Magnavox ..........022, 062, 104, 063, 021, 108, 124 Magnin................................................................013 Marantz ..............................062, 011, 010, 016, 009 ....................................................018, 021, 022, 064 Marta ..................................................................014 Masushita ..........................................................021 MEI ......................................................................021 Memorex ............................026, 014, 104, 001, 011 ....................................................013, 021, 022, 023 MGA....................................................029, 065, 113 MGN Tech. ........................................................013 Midland ..............................................................053 Minolta................................................055, 056, 107 Mitsubishi ..........................065, 055, 072, 029, 056 ............................................066, 067, 068, 069, 070 ....................................071, 073, 074, 106, 113, 123 Montgomery Ward....................................001, 075 Motorola ....................................................001, 021 MTC ............................................................013, 026 Multitech ............................013, 016, 026, 053, 061 NEC ....................................064, 076, 011, 010, 079 ..............................................009, 018, 078, 111, 123 Nikko ..................................................................014 Noblex ................................................................013 Olympus ............................................................021 Optimus......................................................001, 014 Optonica ............................................................096 Orion ..................................................................031 Panasonic ..................109, 021, 022, 125, 126, 127 Pentax ................................016, 055, 056, 107, 120 Pentax Research ................................................018 Philco ..........................................022, 062, 063, 021 Philips ................................062, 096, 022, 021, 124 Pilot ....................................................................014 Pioneer................................055, 010, 080, 081, 123 Portland ......................................016, 017, 019, 110 ProScan ..............................................................000 Protec ..................................................................061 Pulsar ..................................................................104 Quarter ................................................................011 Quartz ................................................................011 Quasar ................................................021, 022, 125 RCA ....................................089, 000, 055, 022, 091 ............................................003, 013, 021, 056, 082 ............................................083, 084, 085, 086, 087 ....................................088, 090, 107, 115, 120, 125 Radio Shack / Realistic ................ 022, 014, 001 ............................................011, 013, 023, 021, 026 ....................................................029, 049, 050, 096 Radix ..................................................................014 Randex ................................................................014 Ricoh....................................................................128 Runco ..................................................................104 Samsung ....................013, 015, 112, 053, 055, 033 Sanky ..........................................................001, 104 Sansui ..........................................010, 092, 111, 123 Sanyo ..................................................011, 013, 023 Scott ....................025, 065, 015, 012, 032, 038, 116 Sears ....................................014, 055, 011, 023, 118 ....................021, 028, 048, 049, 050, 051, 056, 107 Sharp....................001, 095, 017,029, 094, 096, 097 Shintom ..............................................056, 061, 098 Shogun ................................................................013 Signature ............................................................001 Singer ..................................................021, 061, 128 Sony ....................................................099, 119, 098 STS ..............................................................021, 107 Sylvania......022, 062, 026, 065, 021, 063, 065, 124 Symphonic..........................................................026 Tandy ..................................................................011 Tashiko ................................................................014 Tatung..................................................................111 Teac ......................................................026, 085, 111 Technics ......................................................021, 109 Teknika ......................026, 022, 014, 129, 021, 100 Toshiba........................015, 055, 049, 051, 065, 116 Totevision ..................................................013, 014 TMK ....................................................013, 024, 047 Unitech................................................................013 Vector Research ........................009, 010, 015, 016 Victor ..................................................................010 Video Concepts..................009, 010, 015, 016, 113 Videosonic ..........................................................013 Wards ..................................026, 022, 013, 055, 001 ............................................061, 014, 015, 021, 023 ............................................029, 056, 096, 101, 102 ..............................................................103, 107, 116 XR-1000 ..............................................021, 026, 061 Yamaha................................009, 010, 011, 018, 111 Zenith..........................................104, 119, 098, 128 8 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 10 Programming For DVD Most RCA, GE and ProScan DVD systems will not require programming. Check to see if your DVD System responds to the remote before you begin programming. 1. Manually turn on the DVD System. Find the three digit code for your DVD System in the code list below. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the DVD button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at your DVD System and press the ON·OFF button. Your DVD System should turn off. 6. If the DVD System responds, no further programming is required. Note: If your DVD does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. 1 4 7 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH DVD (BLINK) 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 (OFF) ON OFF 7. Enter your code here for easy reference. DVD CODE DVD Codes JVC......................................................................161 Magnavox..........................................................162 Mitsubishi..........................................................163 Philips ................................................................162 Pioneer ..............................................................165 ProScan ..............................................................160 Sony....................................................................166 RCA ....................................................................160 Toshiba ..............................................................167 9 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 11 Programming For DBS System Most RCA, GE and ProScan Satellite systems will not require programming. Check to see if your DBS Satellite System responds to the remote before you begin programming. 1. Manually turn on DBS System. Find the three digit code for your DBS System in the code list below. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the DBS·SAT button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at your DBS System and press the ON·OFF button. Your DBS System should turn off. Note: If your DBS System does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. CODE SEARCH INDICATOR LIGHT DBS·SAT (BLINK) 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 (OFF) ON OFF 6. With your DBS System on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the satellite system responds, no further programming is required. 7. Enter your code here for easy reference. CH + SATELLITE CODE Satellite Codes Alphastar ............................................................079 Echostar (Dish System) ....................................089 Echosphere (Dish Net) ......................................078 GE ........................................................071, 080, 081 Hitachi SYS I ......................................................084 Hitachi SYS II......................................................083 Hughes ........................................................077, 090 Magnavox............................................................085 JVC ......................................................................082 Panasonic ............................................................075 Philips ..................................................................085 Primestar ............................................................076 Proscan ................................................071, 080, 081 RCA......................................................071, 080, 081 Sony......................................................................072 Toshiba ................................................................073 Uniden ................................................................086 10 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 12 Programming For Cable 1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. Find the three digit code for your Cable Box in the code list below INDICATOR LIGHT 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the CABLE button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit) 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 1 CODE SEARCH CABLE (BLINK) 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at your Cable Box and press the ON·OFF button. Your Cable Box should turn off. Note: If your Cable Box does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. 4 7 (OFF) ON OFF 6. With your Cable Box on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the Cable Box responds, no further programming is required. 7. Enter your code here for easy reference. CH + CABLE BOX CODE Cable Box Code List ABC ............................001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Antronix ......................................................008, 009 Archer ..........................................008, 009, 010, 011 Cabletenna ..........................................................008 Cableview ..........................................................008 Century................................................................011 Citizen..................................................................011 Colour Voice ..............................................012, 013 Comtronics..........................................................015 Contec..................................................................016 Eastern ................................................................017 Garrard ................................................................011 GC Electronics ....................................................009 Gemini ........................................................018, 019 General Instru.....................................................003 Hamlin ........................................020, 021, 022, 035 Hitachi ................................................................003 Jasco ....................................................................011 Jerrold ........001, 003, 005, 007, 018, 023, 024, 046 Magnavox ..........................................................025 Movie Time ................................................027, 028 NSC..............................................................027, 028 OAK ............................................................029, 016 Panasonic ....................................................000, 048 Philips ........011, 012, 013, 019, 025, 030, 031, 032 Pioneer ........................................................034, 033 RCA ....................................................000, 047, 049 Realistic ..............................................................009 Regal ............................................................022, 035 Regency ..............................................................017 Rembrandt ..........................................................003 Samsung ..............................................................034 Scientific Atlanta........................006, 036, 037, 038 Signal ..................................................................018 Signature ............................................................003 Sprucer ................................................................000 Standard Components ......................................039 Starcom................................................001, 007, 018 Stargate................................................................018 Starquest..............................................................018 Tocom ..........................................................004, 023 Tusa ......................................................................018 TV86 ....................................................................027 Unika ..................................................008, 009, 011 United Cable ......................................................001 Universal ....................................008, 009, 010, 011 Video Way ..........................................................044 View Star ....................................015, 016, 025, 027 Zenith ........................................................050, 051 11 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 13 Programming For AUX Button You can assign any one of the following devices to the AUX button: Audio Components (CD Player, Amplifier, Receiver, Tape Deck), Laser Disc Player or a second TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System or Cable Box. 1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control. Find the three digit code for the device you wish to program in the code list. Device Page TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DBS System . . . . . . . .10 Cable Box . . . . . . . . . .11 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the AUX button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). Then press the button for the device you want to program (TV, VCR, DBS¥SAT, DVD) (Press DBS¥SAT to add another Cable Box and press DVD for CD). 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 1 AUX (BLINK) 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at the device you wish to control and press the ON·OFF button. The device should turn off. 4 7 (OFF) ON OFF Note: If the device you have programmed does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. CH + 6. With your device on, press CH+ (Channel UP) or ON·OFF button. If the device responds, no further programming is required. OR ON OFF 7. Enter your code and the type of device you programmed here for easy reference. AUX CODE TV CD VCR RCVR CABLE LD DBS DVD 12 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 14 Programming For Audio This remote control will operate many features found in audio/video receivers and mini-systems. The remote control is already programmed to operate most RCA and ProScan brand A/V receivers. Other brands of receivers and mini-systems need to be set up under the AUDIO button prior to using the device. See page 14 for the list of AUDIO codes. 1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control. Find the three digit code for your AUDIO system in the code list on the next page. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. 3. Press and release the AUDIO button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). 4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 1 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH AUDIO (BLINK) After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will blink. Check the code list and repeat process. 5. Aim the remote at the device you wish to control and press the ON·OFF button. The device should turn off. Note: If your device does not respo nd, try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search method on page 17. 4 7 (OFF) ON OFF 6. With your device on, press VOL+ (VOLUME UP). If it responds, no further programming is required. 7. Enter your code and the type of device you programmed here for easy reference. Note: The CD codes need to be programmed using the DVD key. AUDIO CODE VOL CD RCVR LD 13 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 15 Audio Component Code List CD Aiwa ............................................................175, 203 ADC ....................................................................200 ADO ....................................................................201 Akai ....................................................................205 Denon ..................................................................208 Dynatech ............................................................177 Emerson ..............................................................178 Fisher ..................................................179, 212, 213 GE ........................................................................216 Hitachi ................................................................180 Inkel ....................................................................220 JVC ..............................................................181, 221 Kenwood ............................................183, 222, 224 Luxman ..............................................................225 NEC ....................................................................184 Marantz ......................................................185, 226 MCS ....................................................................228 Mitsubishi..................................................229, 230, Nakamichi ..................................................232, 233 Onkyo..................................................186, 234, 235 Optimus ..............................................237, 238, 239 Panasonic ............................................................188 Pioneer ........................................................189, 240 RCA ............................................................190, 211 Sansui ..................................................................194 Sanyo ..................................................................250 Sears ....................................................................207 Sherwood............................................................243 Sony ....................................................195, 209, 244 Teac ......................................................245, 246, 247 Technics ..............................................................197 Toshiba ................................................................231 Yamaha................................................198, 199, 248 AUDIO RECEIVER Aiwa ............................................250, 251, 252, 253 ......................................................254, 255, 256, 257 JVC ......................................................................258 Kenwood ............................................................258 RCA ....................................................................259 Sony ....................................................260, 261, 262 Yamaha................................................................263 LASER DISC RCA ....................................................................133 14 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 16 Operating Audio Functions Note: Not all functions work for all brands. See page 14 for the Audio code list to operate your brand of equipment. TURNING ON THE RECEIVER OR MINI-SYSTEM Point the remote control at the receiver and press the AUDIO button. The receiver should turn on. In some cases, it may require pressing the AUDIO button and then the ON·OFF button to turn the system on. SELECTING A DEVICE INPUT Device inputs such as CD Player or Tape Deck may be selected depending on the features of your receiver or mini-system. Input selection may be made either by pressing the labeled digit button, or by pressing the FUNCTION button to toggle through the inputs available on your system. Note: You may need to experiment with your system since manufacturers products do not all work the same way. USING THE NUMBER BUTTONS TO CHANGE AUDIO INPUTS To select a device, press the number button (1-6) that corresponds with the device you want to operate (CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, & VIDEO 2). USING THE FUNCTION BUTTON TO CHANGE AUDIO DEVICES To select a device, press the FUNCTION button until the input you want to operate appears on your system. OPERATING A CD PLAYER OR TAPE DECK Use the Play, Forward, Reverse, Record, Stop, and Pause buttons for CD players and tape decks. In some cases, the Preset buttons (CH+/CH-) may work in changing tracks on CD players. OPERATING THE AM/FM TUNER 1. Press the AUDIO button 2. Press the TUNER (3) button 3. Press the AM/FM button to toggle between AM and FM 4. Use the Preset (CH+/CH-) buttons to move up and down channel presets. OPERATING A HOME THEATER SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM With RCA receivers, a second press of the TV button should turn the receiver on. 1. Turn the TV on. 2. Press the AUDIO button. 3. Select the Audio input either by using the labeled number buttons or the FUNCTION button 4. Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons to control volume Note: The Volume buttons may operate both TV and receiver volume at the same time. If this presents a problem, it may be resolved by disabling the TV speakers by going into the TV menu. CONTROLLING THE SURROUND SOUND FEATURE The Surround Sound feature may be turned ON/OFF by pressing the SURR ON·OFF button. 1. Press the SURR MODE button until the desired mode is found. 2. Press DELAY+ or DELAY- to achieve the desired delay effect. 3. Press the DSP ON·OFF button to turn DSP (Digital Signal Processor) ON or OFF. 4. Press the DSP button until the desired effect is achieved. 5. Press the TEST button to listen to speaker levels. 6. Press FRONT, CENTER, or REAR buttons to select speakers. 7. Press the LEVEL+ or LEVEL- buttons to adjust speaker levels. 15 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 17 Sleep Function The Sleep Function will turn off your TV automatically after the user programs the time interval from one (1) to ninety-nine (99) minutes. INDICATOR LIGHT SLEEP 1. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The INDICATOR LIGHT will stay lit. Release the SLEEP button. 2. Enter time in minutes using the numerical key pad. Indicator light will go off. (Min: 1 minute/keypad entry 0-1) (Max: 99 minutes/keypad entry 9-9) 3. Leave remote aimed at television. IMPORTANT: Sleep Feature will not work unless remote is left aimed at television. To Turn Off The Sleep Timer: 1. Sleep timer program will be cancelled and reset to zero by either of the following: SLEEP 0 ... 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 9 3 6 9 Press and hold SLEEP button until INDICATOR LIGHT blinks or press ON·OFF button, turning TV OFF. ON OFF (BLINK) Menu Function The Menu Function is used to make changes in the selected settings such as setting color, channels, timer, etc. The MENU button invokes TV, and DBS¥SAT Modes. Each menu will vary from brand to brand. (BLINK) TV Entering the Menu Mode: 1. Push the device button on the remote for the desired menu screen. 2. Push the Menu button. This allows you to view the menu of the device chosen. The menu should now be visible on your television. 3 While in Menu Mode these buttons will function as follows: Navigation Left/Right buttons will operate as cursor right and left. Navigation UP/DOWN buttons will operate as cursor up and down. MENU button applies the highlighted menu item. Not all functions in competitive models and brands of televisions may be fully supported. EXITING THE MENU MODE To exit the Menu Mode and clear the screen, push the device button you have chosen on the remote. The Note: The remote will automatically exit the Menu Mode after ten (10) seconds of inactivity with no buttons being pushed. TV DBS·SAT MENU (BLINK) SELECT MENU (BLINK) DBS·SAT 16 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 18 Programming With Code Search If your TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System, Cable Box or Audio System does not respond after you have tried all the codes for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code by following the steps below. 1. Manually turn on the device you wish to program. 2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release CODE SEARCH. 3. Press and release the device button for the device you are programming. The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once, then remain lit. VCR1 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH ON OFF TV (BLINK) VCR2 DVD AUX DBS·SAT Note: For Aux programming (when not an audio code) press AUX followed by the device button. Use DBS·SAT button for programming CABLE. AUDIO CABLE 4. Press and release ON·OFF until your device turns off. Important: You may have to press ON¥OFF up to 200 times. ON OFF 5. When your device turns off, press ENTER, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. ENTER (OFF) Identifying Codes From Your Universal Remote If you need to find the three-digit code for your TV, VCR, DBS System, Cable Box or Audio System after your device is set-up use this procedure. 1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release CODE SEARCH. 2. Press and release the device button for the code you are retrieving. The Indicator Light will blink once. Note: For AUX retrieving press AUX button followed by the device button. VCR1 INDICATOR LIGHT CODE SEARCH (BLINK) ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX DBS·SAT AUDIO CABLE 3. Press and release CODE SEARCH. The INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. CODE SEARCH (OFF) 4. Starting with 0 on the keypad, press the number buttons in order (0-9) until the INDICATOR LIGHT blinks. 5. The number which causes the indicator light to blink is the first digit of your code. 6. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all three numbers in the code. 0 ... 9 17 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 19 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Red light not blinking when you press any key SOLUTION A) Replace the batteries with 2 new AAA alkaline batteries. B) Check if batteries are properly installed. The remote does not operate your video devices A) Try all the codes listed for your brand. B) Try the Code Search method on page 17. Not performing commands properly Start Code Search over again to locate the proper code for full compatibility. Problems programming a TV/VCR Combo Unit Try the VCR code for your brand. Some combo units, however, may require both a TV and a VCR code for full operation. VCR not recording As a safety feature on your remote, you must press the REC button twice. Problems changing channels If your original remote required ENTER after a channel, press ENTER after you select a channel. A) Make sure you have new batteries and you are aiming your remote at your devices. B) Check that batteries are properly installed. See page 2. No response after pressing a key SELECT button not responding Try using the MENU or INFO button to make the selection while in the Program Guide. Flashing Indicator Light Invalid Code for the device. Check the Code list and reprogram the Remote Control. Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed. Help Line If you need additional set-up help, please call the Help Line at: 1-800-420-7968 18 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 20 RCA Accessories The following RCA accessories are available through your RCA dealer or by calling 1-800-338-0376. RC926 Wireless Phone Jack Turn Just About Any Electrical Outlet Into A Phone Jack Instantly* Exclusive technology sends phone signal through the electrical wiring in your home. No Wiring, No Drilling, No Tools! Installs In Two Simple Steps STEP 1 Plug Base Unit into electrical outlet near an existing phone jack, and connect phone jack to Base Unit with included phone cord. Wireless Phone Jack System STEP 2 Plug Extension Unit into any other electrical outlet and connect phone to Extension Unit. Wireless Phone Jack System Works With: Corded Phones Cordless Phones Answering Machines Fax Machines Computer Modems Compatible With: Call Waiting Call Forwarding Three-Way Calling Speed Dialing $ ANT200 Amplified TV Antenna Plus Shipping/Handling & Sales Tax 59 RC926 95 To receive UHF or VHF stations or serve as a backup for cable outages, purchase the RCA Amplified TV Antenna. Switching between your cable or satellite and your antenna is made easy with an integrated A/B switch. Hooks up to any TV and includes all necessary accessories. Features include: - Dipoles tilt and rotate for improved picture - UHF Loop turn range of 345¡ - Gold plated connectors for improved signal conductivity - Manual Gain Control to Boost Signal - Five-Year Limited Warranty - Measures 83Ú4 H. X 81Ú2 W. X 41Ú8 D. $ 19 Plus Shipping/Handling & Sales Tax ANT200 44 ANT200 95 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 21 How To Order To order, see your local RCA retailer. Or: ORDER BY PHONE: Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. This number should only be used to place orders for the above-listed Accessories. 1-800-338-0376 ORDER BY MAIL: Complete this order from and mail to: RCA Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573 Include this completed form with your order. Description Wireless Phone Jack Amplified TV Antenna Sales Tax Model # RC926 ANT200 Price $59.95 $44.95 Qty. Total We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Shipping and Handling Total Amount Due $5.00 Name: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City/State: ________________________________________ Zip: ______________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________ Ë Check Enclosed Ë Visa Card Number: Ë Money Order Enclosed Ë MasterCard Ë Discover ssss Ð ssss Ð ssss Ð ssss Exp:________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Shipping and handling is charged for all orders. Please allow 4-6 weeks for mail orders. 20 RCU800manual 3/8/00 2:03 PM Page 22 90 Day Limited Warranty Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. warrants that for 90 days from the date of purchase this product is free from defects in material and workmanship. If the item is defective within that period, return it at your expense to the dealer from whom it was purchased together with proof of purchase for replacement. 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