CheckMate V RT-U50 User manual

CheckMate®V
Model RT-U50
Universal Remote
Control
Programming & Operating
Instructions
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capabilities of your remote control, take a moment
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Rev. 05/2003. © 2003, CONTEC CORPORATION
1. Introduction
Your Checkmate®V, Model RT-U50, universal remote control
is simple to program, easy to use, and can operate up to five
(5) electronic devices, which include:
CABLE Cable set-top terminals
TV Televisions
VCR VCR
DVD DVD
AUDIO Receivers, amplifiers, CD players
Before you can use your remote control, it must be
programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices.
2. Before Getting Started
Some of the special features on your remote control are:
Point and Press® Programming
Lets you program your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO
devices without using codes. For more information, see
Sections 5 and 14.
SmartKeys™
Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE] and [TV]
buttons. For more information, see Section 8.
[A], [B], [C] Channel Memory Buttons
Program your favorite channels on the [A], [B], [C]
buttons. For more information, see Section 11.
Mode Lock™
Your model RT-U50 remote comes “locked” in its cable
operating mode. To operate more functions on your TV,
VCR, DVD or AUDIO devices, see Section 10.
[DEVICE] Button
The [DEVICE] button operates only when Mode Lock™
feature is unlocked. When [DEVICE] is pressed, one of
the power buttons will light up indicating the current
device being operated. While the current mode power
button is illuminated, press a non-illuminated power button
to operate a different device.
[VCR / DVD / VOD] Button
Press and hold to “toggle” the transport (Play, Stop,
Rew...) buttons between Cable (Video-On-Demand), VCR
or DVD functions.
Memory Guard™
Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Time Out
Shuts remote off if any button is pressed and held for 45
seconds. This extends battery life in the event the
remote becomes lodged under or between heavy objects.
Reset
Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings.
For more information, see Section 12.
3. Installing / Replacing Batteries
Install two (2) new AAA alkaline batteries. Properly match
the “+ / -”ends of the batteries with the diagram in the
battery compartment.
Low Battery Indication - when the batteries become low and
need to be replaced, the [CABLE], [TV], [VCR], [DVD], [AUDIO]
buttons will not illuminate normally, or at all, during operation.
When this happens, install two (2) new AAA alkaline
batteries to restore normal operation to the remote control.
Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates
reprogramming after battery changes.
4. Programming Cable Set-Top Terminal
Your CheckMate® V remote is pre-programmed to
operate Motorola's DCT digital set-top terminals.
To operate a different cable set-top terminal, look up the
brand and model in the Cable Setup Code list. If you are not
sure of your brand and model, contact your cable operator.
1. Press [OK / SEL] then [MUTE] together until the power /
mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE àTV
àVCR àDVD àAUDIO àCABLE.

2. From the Cable Setup Code list, locate the 3-digit code for
your brand / model and enter it on the keypad of the
remote control. The cable set-top terminal will turn off.
3. Then, press [OK / SEL] to lock in the code. The power /
mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
Cable Setup Codes
Motorola
DCT, CFT2200
CFT2100, CFT2000
Jerrold
DL4, DP(V), DQN(V), DPBB
001
002
003
Scientific Atlanta
Explorer®
Explorer® (#, *)
Explorer® (Blue Ridge)
Explorer (WorldGate™)
8600X
8600
004
010
011
012
005
006
Pace
510 Digital
HD Digital 004 010
Pioneer
Voyager™
BA-V1000, BA-V2000 004 007
Tocom
5503VIP, 5507, 5508 008
Zenith
MM 2500
Digital 009 013
5. Programming TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO Devices
Code Entry Programming
1. Turn on all the electronic devices (TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO)
you want to program the remote to operate.
2. Press [OK / SEL] then [MUTE] together until the power /
mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLEàTV
àVCR àDVD àAUDIO àCABLE…).
3. a. To program your TV, locate the 3-digit code for your
brand in the TV Setup Code list and enter it on the
keypad of the remote control. Entry of the correct
code will cause your TV to turn off. If multiple codes
are listed for your brand, you may have to enter
different codes until your TV turns off.
b. As soon as you have entered a 3-digit code that
turns your TV off, press [MUTE].
1. If the TV turns back on, press [OK / SEL] to lock
in the code. The power / mode buttons will blink
3-times and go out.
Or
2. If the TV does not turn back on, enter a different
3-digit setup code until your TV turns back on.
Then press [OK / SEL] to lock in the code. The
power / mode buttons will blink 3-times and go
out.
4. To program your VCR or DVD, refer to the VCR or
DVD Setup Code lists and repeat steps 2 and 3
above.
5. To program your AUDIO equipment, refer to the
AUDIO Setup Code listand repeat steps 2 and 3
above.
Point and Press® Programming
This method allows you to programthe remote control without
using codes. Instead, the remote control automatically finds
the correct command that you select in a variety of codes
until you find the code that operates your device. You then
lock in the correct code as described below.
The following instructions describe how to program your
remote control using the [CH Ù] or [CH Ú] buttons ("Power"
function during programming). You may also program your
remote control using other buttons / functions as described in
Section 14. When using this method, there are several
important points to remember:
•The order in which you program your electronic devices
is not important.
•There may be several codes that turn your electronic
devices on / off (or perform other functions). Once you
lock-in a code, be sure to check the available functions
for that device (i.e. TV - Vol Ù/Ú-, Mute, TV Input (TV /
VCR button), VIDEO - Play, Stop..., AUDIO - Vol Ù/Ú,
Mute) to see if they are operating.
•While the remote is searching for the correct setup
code(s) for your electronic devices, it is possible that
other (previously programmed) devices may turn on / off
(or perform other functions). If this occurs, continue
pressing the [CH Ù] or [CH Ú] buttons (or the buttons
described in Section 14) until you find the correct code
for the device you are programming.
•It may take several minutes for the remote to find the
correct code that turns your device off (or performs
another selected function). During this time, the power /
mode buttons will illuminate in fast-rotation (i.e. CABLE
àTV àVCR àDVD àAUDIO àCABLE…).
Programming your electronic devices using the [CH
Ù] or [CH Ú] buttons (“Power” function during
programming)...
1. Turn on all the electronic devices (TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO)
you want to program the remote to operate.
2. Press [OK / SEL] then [MUTE] together until the power /
mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE àTV
àVCR àDVD àAUDIO àCABLE…).
3. Press and hold the [CH Ù] button until one device turns
off. While you are pressing the [CH Ù] button, the power
/mode buttons will illuminate in fast-rotation. As soon as
one device turns off, release the [CH Ù] button.
4. Press [MUTE]. If the device that turned off...
a. Turns back on, press [OK / SEL] to lock in this
code. The power / mode buttons will blink 3-times
and go
out.
Or
b. Does not turn back on, press [CH Ú] one step at a
time until that device turns back on. Each time you
press the [CH Ú] button, the power / mode buttons
will illuminate oncein reverse fast-rotation (AUDIO à
DVD àVCR àTV àCABLE).

Once you have found a code that turns the device on
/
off, press [OK / SEL] to lock in this code. The power /
mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 above for each of the remaining
electronic devices you wish to program the remote to
operate.
6. Programming TV / VCR Combinations
1. First, turn on your TV / VCR combination device and
install a VHS tape.
2. Next, program your remote to operate the TV functions.
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in
Section 5, find a TV Setup Code that operates the TV
functions (power, vol, Ù,Ú, mute) of your TV / VCR unit.
3. Last, program your remote to operate the VCR functions.
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in
Section 5, enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCRSetup
Code for your brand until a code is found that operates
the
transport functions (play, stop, rew, fwd, pause, rec) of
your TV / VCR unit.
TV Setup Codes
Admiral 026 054 211
Adventura 047
Aiwa 214
Akai 053
Amark 023 215
Amstrad 157
Anam
217 218 219 220 221 222 223
Apex 030 038 427
AOC 053
Audiovox 220
Belcor 073
Bell & Howell 211
Broksonic 165 167
Brokwood 073
Candle 068 091
Centurion 095 107 108
Citizen 068 091 211 233
Concerto 073 095
Contec 147
Coronado 023
Craig 223
Crown 023
Curtis Mathes 016 054 107 108 211
213
Daewoo 051 068 073 095 158
159 189 191 194 196
197 198 200 202 204
205 206 207 209
Daytron 073 095 107 108
Dumont 073
Electro Home 073 095
Elektra 353
Emerson 016 023 053 064 103
139 158 159 164 165
166 167 168 169 392
400 401 402 408 415
Envision 073 095
Fisher 355 356
Funai 047
GE 015 018 042 044 049
054 055 068 073 090
095 101 102 103 389
390 396 403 406 407
Gibralta 023 048 053 068 073
090 095 107 108 233
360
Goldstar (LG) 023 053 068 073 090
107 108 233 360 361
Grundig 233
Hall Mark 073 095
Hitachi 023 068 095 096 097
098 099 100
Inkel 364
JC Penney 039 053 068 073 092
095 102 355
JVC 104 105 106 396 397
410
Kawasho 073 095
KMC 023
KTV 023 053 233 366
Kurazai 211 213
LG (Goldstar) 023 053 068 073 090
107 108 233 360 361
Lodgenet 211 213
Logik 211 213
Luxman 068 073 095
LXI 024 026 157
Magnavox (Philips) 023 068 071 072 073 089
090 091 093 134 385
387 397 404
Majestic 211 213
Marantz 053 107 108 109
Megatron 215
Memorex 090 211 213 355 388
405
MGA/Mitsubishi 053 068 073 090 095
107 109 110 216 384
394 395 398 399
Montgomery Ward 022 023 026 053 071
072 108 211 213
NEC 028 068 090 108 200
Orion 019 159 160 161 162
163 382
Panasonic 042 043 044 045 046
Philco 023 053 068 071 072
091
Philips(Magnavox) 023 068 071 073 089
090 091 093 134 385
387 397 404
Pilot 073 094 233
Pioneer 111 144 383
Portland 023 068
ProScan 055 070
Proton 090 371 372
Pulsar 073
Quasar 044
Radio Shack 073
Realistic 022 166 168
RCA 042 052 053 054 055
069 070
Sampo 090 108
Samsung 015 016 017 023 031
090 107 108 134 147
151 153 386 411
Sanyo 353 355 356 376 377
Scott 090 108 168
Sears 023 031 038 039 068
353 355 356
Sharp 016 022 023 024 025
026 027 028 029 393
395 409
Signature 2000 023 026 108 211 213
Sony 014 020 021
Soundesign 091
Squareview 157
Supre-Macy 380
Sylvania 068 071 072 090 091
093 107 108 157 158
Symphonic 047 157

Tatung 044
Techwood 068
Teknika 023 068 072 091 168
213
Telerent 023 213
Tera 381
Tevion 065 414
TMK 068 090
Toshiba 030 031 038 039
Totevision 233
Universal 068 102
Vidtech 068
Wards 068 090
White Westinghouse 211 408
XR-1000 213
Yamaha 068
York 090 108
Zenith 047 048 049 050 051
391 405 406
VCR Setup Codes
Admiral 066 075
Adventura
Aiwa 132
Akai 269 275 336 351 352
354
Audio Dynamics 243 291
Bell & Howell 357
Broksonic 333 337 358 359
Canon 086 362
Citizen 033 172 247 331
Colortyme 291
Craig 172 363
Curtis Mathes 086 112 247 291
Daewoo 033 343 344 345 346
347
Daytron 345 365
DBX 243 291
Dynatech 132
Emerson 033 086 132 326 327
331 332 333 334 335
336 337 338 339 340
341 342
Fisher 035 081 357 363
Funai 132
GE 086 172 174
Go Video 348 349 350
Goldstar (LG) 247 331
Harman Kardon 291
Hitachi 078 132
Instant Replay 086
JC Penney 078 086 172 238 291
JCL 086
JVC 120 128 243 247 250
253
Kenwood 120 132 238 243 247
LG (Goldstar) 247 331
Lloyd 132
Logik 367
LXI 132 331
Magnavox (Philips) 086 132 183
Marantz 086 172 183 238 247
291
Marta 331
Matsui 368
Memorex 132 238 331 363 369
370
Mitsubishi 255 258
MTC 132 172
Montgomery Ward 066 170 173 373
Multi Tech 132 172 367
NEC 120 238 243 291 374
375
Orion 322 326 327 328 329
330
Panasonic 112 117
Pentax 078
Philco 086 132 183
Philips (Magnavox) 086 132 183
Pioneer 078 120 263
Portland 345
ProScan 170 174
Quartz 238 378
Quasar 112
RCA 078 132 141 170 172
173 174
Realistic 066 132 238 363
Samsung 269 271 275 276 278
Sansui 120 367 379
Sanyo 238 346 357 363
Scott 033 332 367
Sears 035 078 238 331 363
Sharp 066 075
Shintom 367
Signature 2000 066 170 173 373
Sony 056 058 060
Soundesign 132
Sylvania 086 132 141 183 184
322 324
Symphonic 132
Tandy 132 238
Tashiko 331
Tatung 243
Teac 132 243
Technics 086
Teknika 132 331 359
Thomas 132
TMK 338
Toshiba 033 035 078 081
Totevision 172 331
Unitech 172
Vector Research 291
Video Concepts 132 291
Wards 066 132 172 247 331
XR-1000 367
Yamaha 132 243 291
Zenith 058 120 122 128 132
DVD Setup Codes
Apex Digital 193 227
B144 146
Denon 201 203
DVD-Video 199
ECA 156
GE 150 152 156 175
Goldstar (LG) 129 133 135 179 260
Gradiente 212 234
Harmon Kardon 256 259
Hitachi 149
JVC 177 179
Kenwood 228
KLH 248 252
LG (Goldstar) 129 133 135 179 260
Magnavox 138 143 146
Marantz 270
Mitsubishi 181 185
NAD 246
Onkyo 085 244
Panasonic 115 118 121 124
Pioneer 125 187 188
Proceed 236
Samsung 192 224 225
Sharp 034 076 077 079
Sony 040 059 061
Thomson 156 237
Toshiba 082 085 087 113
Yamaha 121 124 210
Zenith 129 133 135
Audio Setup Codes

Compact Disc
ADC 318
Akai 249 261
Aiwa 176
Carver 176
Crown 154
Denon 273
Fisher 230 274
Goldstar (LG) 308
Harman Kardon 315
JVC 297
Kenwood 131 176 274 289 299
Krol 176
LG (Goldstar) 308
Magnavox (Philips) 037 084 119 296
Mission 176
Mitsubishi 245 249
NAD 182 231 290
Nakamichi 264 319
NEC 235
NSM 176
Onkyo 300
Panasonic 184 266
Philips (Magnavox) 037 084 119 296
Pioneer 116 127
Quasar 184
Radio Shack 186 190 266 279 289
RCA 295
Sanyo 230 309
SAE 176
Scott 186
Sharp 288 289
Sony 067 292 293
Soundesign 148 242 311 320
STS 318
Sylvania 084
Teac 186
Technics 184 208 317
Toshiba 290
Yamaha 280
Receiver / Amplifier
Adcom 325
Aiwa 301
Akai 142
Bose 302
Carver 155 180
Denon 262 307
Everquest 136
Fisher 063 180
Fosgate Audionics 305
Goldstar (LG) 036
Harman Kardon 130 257 305 306
Hitachi 240
Jensen 140
JVC 114 241
Kenwood 063 277
LG (Goldstar) 036
Luxman 281
Magnavox 080
Marantz 282 283 284 285
NAD 286
Onkyo 126 171 304
Optimus 142 229 321
Panasonic 032 074
Parasound 323
Philips (Magnavox) 080
Pioneer 123 137 251 298
Quasar 032
Radio Shack 229 267
Realistic 226 268
Rotel 310
Sansui 283
Sanyo 195
Scott 272
Sharp 294
Sherwood 229 267
Sony 041 057 232 287
Soundesign 083 088 239 265
SSI 313
Taekwang 142
Teac 314 316
Technics 032
Wards 063
Victor 114 241
Yamaha 145 254 303
Zenith 036 083 088 239 265
7. Programming Volume Control
When you first program your remote, volume / mute are
controlled through your TV (except AUDIO volume which
defaults to the AUDIO device).
The volume control options in each mode of the remote are:
CABLE TV (default), Cable or Audio.
TV TV (default), Cable or Audio.
VIDEO TV (default), Cable or Audio.
DVD TV (default), Cable or Audio
AUDIO AUDIO (default), Cable or TV.
To control volume / mute through your cable set-top
terminal in the remote’s Cable mode…
1. Press [CABLE], then [OK / SEL] together - hold both
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [VOL Ù], then [CABLE] for cable volume.
The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
To return volume control back to your TV, repeat step
1. above, then press [VOL Ù], then [TV] in step 2.
8. Your Remote’s SmartKeys™
Your remote has two (2) SmartKeys™ - [CABLE] and [TV],
that operate in its cable mode. Each SmartKey™ can be
programmed to transmit multiple functions.
Programming and using the [CABLE] SmartKey™
The [CABLE] button normally turns on / off your cable set-top
terminal. To program the [CABLE] button to transmit multiple
pre-programmed functions, follow the steps below:
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of
your remote.
2. Press [CABLE], then [MENU] together - hold both buttons
down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:
Option Pre-Programmed to turn on…
[1] Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 3
[2] Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 2
[3] Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 4
[4] Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 3
[5] Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 2
[6] Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 4
[7] Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 3
[8] Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 2
[9] Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 4
[A] Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 3
[B] Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to

Ch 2
[C] Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 4
[0] Cable box only (default)
4. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out, storing the
selected option.
Programming and using the [TV] SmartKey™
The [TV] button normally turns on / off your TV. To program
the [TV] button to transmit multiple pre-programmed functions,
follow the steps below:
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of
your remote.
2. Press [TV], then [MENU] together - hold both buttons
down until the [TV] button lights up.
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:
Option Pre-programmed to turn on…
[1] TV - tune TV to Ch 3
[2] TV - tune TV to Ch 2
[3] TV - tune TV to Ch 4
[0] TV only (default)
4. The [TV] button will blink and go out, storing the selected
option.
Remember: When using any SmartKey™ to transmit a
series of functions, be sure to keep your remote aimed at the
devices to ensure all functions are received in their entirety.
9. Code Number Read Back
To identify the 3-digit setup codes stored under the Point and
Press® programming method, follow these steps:
To identify the TV setup code…
1. Press [TV], then [OK / SEL] together - hold both buttons
down until [TV] illuminates.
2. Press [INFO]. The [TV]button will “blink back” the code
numbers, with a 1-second interval between each digit of
the code.
Example: For code “035”, the remote will blink 10 times,
then 3 times, then 5 times.
To identify the 3-digit VCR code, press [VCR], then [OK / SEL]
in step 1, then press [INFO].
To identify the 3-digit DVDcode, press [DVD], then [OK / SEL]
in step 1, then press [INFO].
To identify the 3-digit AUDIO code, press [AUDIO], then [OK /
SEL] in step 1, then press [INFO].
10. Mode Lock™
Your RT-U50 remote comes locked in its cable operating
mode. While locked in its cable mode, it can control all cable
set-top operations, as well as power on your TV, VCR, DVD
and AUDIO devices.
To operate more functions on your TV, VCR, DVD and
AUDIO devices, you can unlock the remote as follows:
1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [9, 9, 9]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
To lock your remote back in its cable operating
mode...
1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [0, 0, 0]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
11. [A], [B], [C] Channel Memory Buttons
Your remote has 3 buttons ([A], [B], [C]) which may be
preprogrammed to channels or functions selected by your
cable operator. If these buttons have not been set by your
cable operator, they can be programmed to store up to 5
cable channels. Each cable channel can be up to 5-digits.
Programming [A], [B], [C] Buttons
To program the [A] button to cable channels 1, 12, 123, 231
and 17, follow these steps:
1. Press [A] + [CABLE] together until [CABLE] lights up.
2. Enter each channel as follows:
a. Enter 1st channel # - 001.
b. Press [CH Ù] to advance to next channel # setting.
c. Enter 2nd channel # - 012.
d. Press [CH Ù] to advance to next channel # setting.
e. Enter 3rd channel # - 123.
f. Press [CH Ù] to advance to next channel # setting.
g. Enter 4th channel # - 231.
h. Press [CH Ù] to advance to next channel # setting.
i. Enter 5th channel # - 017.
3. Press [A] to store the above channels. The [CABLE]
button will blink 3-times and go out. To store fewer than
5channels, you can press the [A] button any time after
entering a complete channel number.
4. Repeat the above steps to program the [B] and [C]
buttons. Follow the example in step 1, but press [B] or [C]
+ [CABLE] together until the [CABLE] button lights up.
Using [A], [B], [C]
Using the above programmed channels as an example…
1. Press [A] – Cable terminal tunes to channel 001.
2. Press [A] again – Cable terminal tunes to channel 012.
3. Press [A] again – Cable terminal tunes to channel 123.
4. Press [A] again – Cable terminal tunes to channel 231.
5. Press [A] again – Cable terminal tunes to channel 017.
6. Press [A] again – Cable terminal tunes to channel 001
….repeat.
Whenever a Channel Memory button is pressed, the function
of the transport buttons will automatically switch back to
Cable.
When pressing the [A], [B], or [C] buttons, be sure to keep the
remote control aimed at your Cable Set-Top Terminal to
ensure the full channel numbers are transmitted and received
in their entirety.
12. Resetting Your Remote Control
To reset you remote to its factory default settings...

1. Press [CABLE], then [OK / SEL] together - hold both
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [MENU], then [MENU] again.
3. [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
13. [TV / VCR / BYPASS] Button
This button changes the input source of your electronic
devices. In the remote's Cable mode, this operates the Cable
BYPASS function. In the remote's TV mode, this button
changes the Input Source (Input 1, Input 2...) on your TV. In
the remote's VCR mode, this button changes the Input
source (TV / VCR) on your VCR.
You can program this button so that in the remote's cable
mode, [TV / VCR / BYPASS] will operate the TV Input source
on your TV, or the TV / VCR function on your VCR, eliminating
the need to change modes on the remote.
To program [TV / VCR / BYPASS] to operate your TV
Input function in the remote’s cable mode...
1. Press [TV / VCR/ BYPASS], then [OK / SEL] together
until the [CABLE] power / mode button illuminates.
2. Press [TV]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
Note: You can also press [VCR] in step 2 above to operate
the TV / VCR function on your VCR. Or press [CABLE] to
return to the normal Cable BYPASS function.
14. Additional Programming Information,
Troubleshooting, Tips
Additional Programming Information
1. The power / mode buttons will illuminate in slow-rotation
(i.e. CABLE àTV àVCR àDVD àAUDIO àCABLE…)
while the remote is in a programming mode. In the
absence of a keypress entry, the power / mode buttons
will stop illuminating after 45-seconds and the remote will
exit the programming mode.
2. When programming the remote control using the [CH Ù]
or [CH Ú] buttons (Power function) in the Point and
Press® Programming method, you may find a code that
turns a device off but not back on. If this happens…
a. The correct code has not been found as you may
have
a code that operates some but not all of the functions
of your device. Continue pressing [CH Ù] until your
device turns on.
OR
b. You may have gone past the correct matching code.
Try pressing [CH θ] one press at a time until you find
a code that turns your device back on.
3. When using the Point and Press® Programming method,
you can also program your remote using buttons other
than the [CH Ù] or [CH Ú] as described in Section 5 as
follows:
a. [VOL Ù] – to “go forward” through the codes using
the “VOL Ù” function on your devices.
b. [VOL Ú] – to “go back” through the codes using the
“VOL Ú“ function on your devices.
Note: When you find the correct code, the volume of
the device being programmed will increase or
decrease.
c. [Ù] - to “go forward” through the codes using
the “Ch Ù” function on your devices.
d. [Ú] - to “go back” through the codes using the
“Ch Ú“ function on your devices.
Note: When you find the correct code, the channel
of the device being programmed will increase or
decrease.
e. [ØØ] - to “go forward” through the codes using the
“Fast Forward” function on your devices.
f. [××] - to “go back” through the codes using the
“Rewind” function on your devices.
Note: When you find the correct code, the fast-
forward or rewind function of the device being
programmed will be performed. To simplify
programming using these buttons, insert a VHS tape
or DVD in the device being programmed.
You can also program your remote using the other
available functions as follows:
a. Press [OK / SEL] then [MUTE] together until the
power / mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e.
CABLE àTV àVCR àDVD àAUDIO à
CABLE…).
b. In this order, carefully press [0], [0], [0], [CHÙ] and
[VOL Ù]. The power / mode buttons illuminate in
slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE àTV àVCR àDVD à
AUDIO àCABLE…).
c. You can now program your remote using the
[CH Ù/Ú], [Vol Ù/Ú],[FFWD], [REW], [PLAY],
[STOP], [REC], [PAUSE], [LAST], [FAV], [0] - [9]
buttons. When you find the correct code, the
functionassociated with the selected button will be
performed.
4. Your remote is equipped with 2 programming labels on
the back of its case.
a. Point and Press® Programming - This will help you
quickly program the remote without using codes.
b. Mode-Lock™ - Your model RT-U50 comes “locked” in
its cable-operating mode. To operate more functions
on your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices, you can
unlock your remote using the simple instructions on
the back of your remote or refer to Section 10.
Troubleshooting / Tips
1.If the same button is pressed and held for 45-seconds,
your remote control will turn itself off automatically. This
extends the battery life should the remote become lodged
under or between heavy objects, for example sofa
cushions.
2. If you have a TV that’s operated by remote control, it is
recommended that you plug it directly into a wall outlet
instead of the cable set-top terminal.
3. If you have any questions concerning the brand, model or
operation of your cable set-top terminal, contact your
cable operator.
4. If the [DEVICE] button is not operating, the remote is in its

locked mode. To set the remote to its unlocked mode, see
Section 10.
Frequently Used Terms
Audio Devices - Audio receivers, amplifiers, CD players that
you can program your remote to operate.
Default Setting – How your remote is set when you receive it
from your cable operator.
Electronic Components / Devices - The various electronic
devices the remote is designed to operate. These include
cable set-top terminals, TVs, VCRs, DVDs, receivers,
amplifiers and CD players.
Fast-Rotation - The power / mode buttons will illuminate in a
fast sequence (i.e. CABLE àTV àVCR --> DVD àAUDIO
àCABLE…) repeated every 1/3 second. Fast-rotation
occurs when the remote is receiving keypresses to program
it to your electronic devices.
Mode - The device the remote is set to operate (ex. Cable,
TV,
VCR, DVD, AUDIO). See Section 10 for locking and
unlocking the mode of the remote control.
Program (Setup) – The process of teaching your remote
control to operate your electronic devices.
Slow-Rotation - The power / mode buttons illuminate in a slow
sequence (i.e. CABLE àTV àVCR --> DVD --> AUDIO à
CABLE…) repeated every 1 second. Slow-rotation
illumination occurs when the remote is in the programming
mode, waiting for the next entry on the keypad of the remote.
TV Output Channel - The channel your TV needs to be set on
for proper Cable reception (most often TV channel 3, but may
be TV channel 2 or 4). If you have any questions concerning
your TV output channel, contact your cable operator. Or,
with
your cable set-top terminal turned on, try setting your TV to
channel 2, 3 or 4 to obtain a clear picture.
Transport Functions - These are the [Stop], [Play], [Fwd],
[Rew], [Pause] and [REC] buttons. In the remote control's
Cable mode, these buttons operate your Cable set-top
features. However, by using the VCR / VOD / DVD toggle
button, they can be set to operate the same functions on your
VCR or DVD player.
Video Devices - VCR or DVD players.
15. Operating Your Cable Set-Top Terminal
Your remote control is designed to operate all the
features and functions of your digital set-top terminal.
The following is a description of what each button
does…
[CABLE] - Turns Cable set-top terminal on / off.
[TV] - Turns TV on / off.
[VCR] - Turns VCR on / off.
[DVD] - Turns DVD on / off.
[AUDIO] - Turns Audio device on / off.
[DEVICE] – Used when Mode Lock™ feature is
unlocked (see Section 10).
[VOL Ù/ Ú]- Increase / decrease volume.
[MUTE] - Mute volume.
[LAST] - Last channel viewed.
[CH Ù/Ú] - Increase / decrease cable channel.
[MENU] - Display on-screen menus.
[GUIDE] - Display Program Guide.
[INFO] - Display channel, time information.
[LOCK] - Parental control lock, display
purchasable events on some set-top terminals.
[DAY ×/ Ø]-Moves +/- 24 hours through Program
Guide.
[Ù, Ú, ×, Ø] - Navigate on-screen menus, Program
Guide.
[OK / SEL] - Select on-screen menu, Program
Guide choice.
[PAGE Ù/Ú]- Page up / down through on-screen
menus, Program Guide.
[MUSIC] – Digital Music.
[* HELP] – On-screen help, information.
[FAV] - View favorite channels set on Cable terminal.
[EXIT] - Exit on-screen menus, Program Guide.
[A], [B], [C] - Functions set by Cable Operator. Also,
programmable to store favorite channels (see Section
11).
[0] - [9] - Enter channels, parental control PIN #.
[TV / VCR / BYPASS]- Changes Input Sources on
your electronic devices (see Section 13).
[VCR / DVD / VOD] - Press & hold to “toggle”
transport buttons (PLAY, STOP, REW) buttons
between CABLE (Video-On-Demand), VCR or DVD
functions.
[ 7 ]- VCR / DVD / VOD Rewind.
[ 4 ] - VCR / DVD / VOD Play.
[ 8 ] - VCR / DVD / VOD Fast-forward.
[ ; ]- VCR / DVD / VOD Pause.
[<] - VCR / DVD / VOD Stop.
[=] - VCR / DVD / VOD Record.
Rev. 5/2003
© 2003, CONTEC CORPORATION
CheckMate® and Point and Press® are registered trademarks
of Contec Corporation
Explorer® is a registered trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Voyager™ is a trademark of Pioneer New Media
Technologies, Inc.
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