RCA RCU1010 User manual

Limited 90-Day Warranty
Universal Learning
Remote with
TOUCHSCREEN
User’s Guide

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Code Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Power-on Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
LCD Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
LED Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setup Routine and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
General Setup Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Component Control Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Code List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Code Autosearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Code Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Code Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Key Label Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Change LCD Component Key Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Change LCD Key Labels Within a Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Learned Key Reference Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Learning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Code Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Learning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under a Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Master Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SmartMacro Key Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Program a SmartMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
Execute a SmartMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Delete a SmartMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Edit a SmartMacro Inter-key Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Set an Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Delete an Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
TV or CD/AUDIO Volume Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
VCR/DVD Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Record Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-28
Keypress Beep Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
LCD Touchscreen Display Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
Set Day and Time for LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Master Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
RCAAll Power Off Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Code Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-37
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Table of Contents

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Congratulations on your purchase of the RCU1010. This unit is one of the most sophisticated, yet
easy to use, remote controls available today. With the RCU1010, juggling multiple remote controls is
a thing of the past! This one unit controls up to nine components, including the most popular brands
of TV, VCR, DVD, PVR, SAT/CBL, CD and AUDIO equipment. The RCU1010 has the ability to learn
commands from your existing remotes, and the Smart Macro feature allows multiple commands to
be executed with a single keypress. The RCU1010 is easy to use, easy to program, and it gives you
total control—at the touch of your fingertips!
Universal Learning Remote
with Touchscreen
Battery Information
Your RCU1010 Universal Learning Remote with Touchscreen requires four AAA alkaline batteries
(sold separately).
Battery Installation
To install the batteries:
1. Turn the unit over, push on the tab and slide the cover down.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery case.
3. Slide the battery cover back into place.
Battery Saver
Your RCU1010 saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more
than 30 seconds. This saves your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys
remain depressed, such as under a book or between the sofa cushions.
Code Saver
With the RCU1010, you don’t have to worry about losing programmed information when
you change batteries. All programmed parameters are retained indefinitely in the event of
battery replacement.
Power-on Default
When you replace batteries, your RCU1010 remote always powers on in the TV Mode. If your
TV, VCR or satellite receiver are RCA, PROSCAN or GE brands, you may not even need to set
up the RCU1010 to control them. In these instances, the remote should work as soon as the
batteries are installed.

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The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touchscreen on your RCU1010 acts as a “virtual keypad.”
This touchscreen makes it easy to program and use your remote with many components. Once you
select a component key on the LCD touchscreen (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), you put the remote in that
mode, and it remains in that mode until you press another mode key. When you put the remote
in a specific component mode, the control screen for that mode is shown on the touchscreen.
For example, if you put the remote in TV Mode, the control screen you see on the touchscreen
is the TV Mode control screen. Each LCD touchscreen has a maximum of 40 keys.
The LCD touchscreen remains blank when the remote is not in use. The LCD touchscreen turns on
automatically when you press the SETUP key, the BACKLIGHT key, or any LCD touchscreen key.
The remaining rubber keys do not activate the LCD touchscreen
RCU1010
Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)
SETUP key
Quick Access keys
LEARN key LED indicator light
BACKLIGHT key
LCD Touchscreen
Setup Routine and Procedures
MACRO Key
LED Indicator Light
The LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator light, located at the upper right-hand side of the RCU1010
unit, lights up whenever a rubber key or any LCD touchscreen key is pressed. The LED indicator
flashes and beeps three times (approximately two seconds) to indicate any error condition.
The SETUP key is located towards the lower right-hand side of the RCU1010 unit. The SETUP key
is used to walk you through the steps in setting up the remote. To enter the Setup Mode, press and
hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for 2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on.
Successive presses of the SETUP key walk you through all the available setup routines.

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The following are the screen selections available in the Setup Mode.
1. Code Setup Mode?
2. Code Search Mode?
3. Key Labels Mode?
4. Set SmartMacro?
5. Delete a Macro?
(Only appears once a Macro
function has been programmed.)
6. Macro Key Delay Edit?
(Only appears once a Macro
function has been programmed.)
7. Setup a Timer?
8. Delete a Timer?
(Only appears once a Timer
function has been set.)
9. Learn IR Mode?
10. Delete IR Mode?
(Only appears once an
IR function has been learned.)
11. Delete IR ALL?
(Only appears once an
IR function has been learned.)
12. Set More Options?
a) Set Time?
b) Set Beep?
c) Set LCD On Time?
d) Set Light (Backlight) On Time?
e) Set Volume TV<>AUDIO?
13. Reset ALL?
14. Exit Setup
Enter Setup Mode
Exit Setup Mode
To exit the Setup Mode at any time and return to normal operation, follow these steps:
1. Press and release the LCD EXIT key on the touchscreen.
Then press and release the LCD OK key on the Exit Setup
Screen. The remote is now in normal operation mode.
OR
2. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the LCD
displays the Exit Setup Screen. Press and release the LCD
OK key. The remote is now in normal operation mode.
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During a Setup function, if no key is pressed for 60 seconds, the unit automatically exits from the
Setup mode. The LED indicator light flashes an error in this instance, and the LCD displays the
TimeOut Screen for three seconds. Any operation that is not completed when the timeout occurs
is not saved.
General Setup Notes
1. When in Setup Mode, pressing the LCD LEARN key automatically forwards to the
Learn IR Mode? Screen.
2. When in Setup Mode, pressing the LCD MACRO key automatically forwards to the
Set SmartMacro? Screen.
3. At any point in the Setup process, where a “save” is being made, the Confirm to Save? Screen is
displayed. Press and release the LCD OK key to save, or press and release the LCD EXIT key to
exit without saving any changes.
4. At any point in the Setup process, where an “overwrite” is being made (e.g., overwriting Macros,
Learned Modes, etc.), the Confirm to Overwrite? Screen is displayed. Press and release the
LCD OK key to confirm the change, or press and release the LCD EXIT key to exit without
overwriting any information.
5. At any point in the Setup process, where a “deletion” is being made (e.g., deleting Macros,
Timers, etc.), the Confirm to Delete? Screen is displayed. Press and release the LCD OK key
to confirm the deletion, or press and release the LCD EXIT key to exit without deleting
any information.
6. At any point in the Setup process, where a “change” is being made, the Success Screen displays
for one second to confirm the action.Component Control Screens
Component Control Screens
Your RCU1010 displays a different control screen for each of the nine components. You can easily
switch between these components by simply pressing the desired LCD component key.Cod

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In order for the RCU1010 to control your components (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), you must program it with
the corresponding code from the Code Lists. This enables the remote to control your component with
the proper commands. If your TV, VCR, DVD, or satellite receiver is an RCA, ProScan or GE brand, the
RCU1010 may not need any programming to control it. To program the remote with the codes for your
components, you can use one of three methods: Code List Entry, Code Search or Code Autosearch.
You can enter codes in your RCU1010 from the Code Lists using the SETUP key. (Refer to the Code Lists
of the most popular brands at the end of this User’s Guide.) When you enter a valid code for any given
mode (e.g., when you enter a valid code for a TV), the default key labels are displayed on the touchscreen,
and any previously Learned functions for that mode are deleted. The mode is reset to its power-on
default state.
To enter a code directly from one of the Code Lists, follow these steps:
Code Entry
1. Manually turn on the component to be controlled
(TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).
2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and
the touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
3. Release the SETUP key.
Code List Entry

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If the component you wish to control does not respond to any of the codes you have entered using
the Code List Entry, you can search the entire Code List for a particular component that might not be
listed in the Code List or might be listed under a different brand.
When you enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a code for a TV), the default
key labels are displayed on the touchscreen and any previously Learned functions for that mode are
deleted. The mode is reset to its power-on default state.
To search for a specific code in one of the Code Lists, follow these steps:
4. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR,
SAT, etc.) on the LCD touchscreen. For AUX, press and release
the LCD AUX key followed by the desired component key to
be programmed under that key.
Note: The AUX key automatically defaults to CABLE mode
unless another selection is made.
5. Enter the three-digit code for your component brand from the
corresponding Code Lists at the back of this manual. If your
brand has more than one code listed, begin with the first
code. When a valid code from the list is entered, the LCD
displays the Code Save Success Screen, followed by the Code
Setup Mode? Screen. For an invalid code entry, the LCD
displays the Invalid Entry Made Screen for two seconds
before displaying the Code Setup Mode? Screen. In this case,
no changes are made.
6. Before the code can be tested on the chosen component,
return to normal operation by pressing the LCD EXIT key
and then the LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
7. With the component on, aim the RCU1010 at the component
and press and release the ON•OFF key. If you have entered
the correct code number for your component, it responds
to the ON•OFF key. If the component responds, no further
programming is required.
8. If your component does not respond, try the next code in the
list for your brand by repeating the procedure starting at step
two. If no other codes exist for your brand, try the Code
Search or Code Autosearch methods.
Code Search
Code List Entry (continued)
1. Manually turn on the component to be controlled (TV, VCR,
DVD, etc.).
2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for 2-3
seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
3. Release the SETUP key.
4. Press and release the SETUP key again. The LCD displays
the Code Search Mode? Screen.
5. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR, SAT,
etc.). For AUX, press and release the LCD AUX key followed by
the desired component key to be programmed under that key.
Note: The AUX key automatically defaults to CABLE unless
another selection is made.
6. The LCD displays the Code Search Key? Screen. Press and
release the ON•OFF key repeatedly until the component to be
controlled responds to the command and turns off. Press and
release the LCD OK key to save the code. After you install
this code, all key labels and any previously Learned
commands will be reset.

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Your RCU1010 has the ability to automatically scroll through the entire Code Lists by using
the Autosearch feature.
To start a Code Autosearch, follow these steps:
7. The current code being sent is displayed in the upper
right-hand corner.
Note: The Code Search starts from the currently stored code
under that mode. For example, if the component Code List
contains 100 codes and the currently stored code is 050, the
Code Search starts from 051 and continues to 100 before
looping back to 000 and finishing at 050. This speeds up the
process of finding the correct code for your component, since
you may discover that some codes can turn your component
on and off but are not able to control its other functions. This
process allows you to bypass codes you’ve already tried.
8. If your component responds and you accidentally overshoot
that code by pressing the ON•OFF key again, press and
release the CH- key or LCD DOWN ARROW key to backtrack
through the Code List. You can change the direction to
forward once again by pressing the ON•OFF, CH+, or LCD
UP ARROW keys.
9. After pressing the LCD OK key in step six, the LCD displays
the Code Search Mode? Screen. The Code Search Method
entry is now complete. To exit the Setup Mode, press and
release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the LCD OK key on
the Exit Setup Screen.
Code Autosearch
1. Manually turn on the component to be controlled (TV, VCR,
DVD, etc.).
2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for 2-3
seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
3. Release the SETUP key.
4. Press and release the SETUP key again. The LCD displays
the Code Search Mode? Screen.
5. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR, SAT,
etc.). For AUX, press and release the LCD AUX key followed by
the desired component key to be programmed under that key.
Note: The AUX key automatically defaults to CABLE unless
another selection is made.
6. The LCD displays the Code Search Key? Screen. Press and
release the ON•OFF key once. If you do not press any other
keys, the Autosearch feature automatically starts in six seconds.
7. The Autosearch sends the next code in the list every three
seconds. The current code being sent is displayed in the
upper right-hand corner.
Note: The Autosearch can take a significant amount of time,
since there are many codes in the list.
8. To speed up the Autosearch, you can manually override the
process and temporarily speed it up by pressing the normal
search keys (CH+, CH-, ON•OFF, LCD UP and DOWN
ARROW) in both forward and reverse directions.

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9. Once the component to be controlled responds to the
commands, press and release the LCD OK key to save the
code. After you install its code, all key labels and any
previously Learned commands will be reset.
Note: If your component responds to the command, and the
RCU1010 sends the next code before you have a chance to
press and release the LCD OK key, you can backtrack through
the Code List by pressing CH- or the LCD DOWN ARROW.
You can change the direction to forward once again by
pressing the ON•OFF, CH+, or LCD UP ARROW keys.
10. After pressing the LCD OK key in step nine, the LCD displays
the Code Search Mode? Screen. Code Autosearch is now
complete. To exit the Setup Mode, press and release the LCD
EXIT key, followed by the LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Code Autosearch (continued)
Code Identification allows you to find out what code is currently programmed in the remote
under a given mode (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).
To find the currently programmed code, follow these steps:
Code Identification
1. Press and release the SETUP key. The last active screen that
was displayed appears.
2. Press and hold any LCD component key. The top right corner
of the LCD touchscreen shows the current code programmed
for that component.
Code Identification Chart
TV CODE
Enter your codes here for easy reference:
VCR CODE
SAT CODE
DVD CODE
AUDIO 1
Tuner
❒
CD
❒
AMP
❒
Tape
❒
✓
AUDIO 2
Tuner
❒
CD
❒
AMP
❒
Tape
❒
✓
AUDIO 3
Tuner
❒
CD
❒
AMP
❒
Tape
❒
✓
AUDIO 4
Tuner
❒
CD
❒
AMP
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Tape
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AUX component:______
NOTE: CABLE is the default for AUX.

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With the RCU1010, you have the ability to customize the LCD key labels to meet your needs. Key
Label Options allow you to change the LCD key labels to match the functions on your original
component remote controls. It is recommended that the Key Label Options feature be used only after
you have finished programming all your components. This feature allows you to select from multiple
preset key labels to be shown on the touchscreen. You can change any LCD panel key except the LCD
LEARN and MACRO keys. Any one of the available preset key label options can be chosen for each
key. You can also choose to show only the key frame or hide the key completely.
Change LCD Component Key Labels
You can change the name of your component keys, if desired (VCR, SAT, etc.).
The TV component key label cannot be changed.
To choose from the preset key label options for LCD component keys, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for 2-3
seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the LCD
touchscreen displays the Key Labels Mode? Screen.
4. If the current component key label is to be changed, make
this change prior to pressing any other LCD key.
5. To change a component key label, press and release the
component key repeatedly until the desired label appears.
If, at any point, you wish to change a component key back
to its original default setting, follow the steps above.
Note: At this point, if you do not wish to change any key
labels within this component, follow steps six and seven.
If you do wish to change key labels within this component,
skip directly to step 5 in the Change LCD Key Labels Within
a Component section below.
6. Press and release the SETUP key on the rubber keypad to
confirm your change.
7. Press and release the LCD OK key to save.
Note: The screen to the right shows ALL of the possible labels,
although only the options for the component you selected are
shown at any one time.
8. To exit the Setup Mode, press and release the LCD EXIT key,
followed by the LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Change LCD Key Labels Within a Component
You can change the key labels within a component, if desired. To choose preset key label options
for keys within a component, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and
the touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the
LCD touchscreen displays the Key Labels Mode? Screen.
4. From the Key Label Mode? Screen, press and release the
desired component key (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.) to display
the keys for that screen.
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Change LCD Key Labels Within a Component (continued)
Note: To reset the current key labels within a component to
their default settings, press and hold the current component
key for three seconds. Resetting any key label within a
component to its power-on default setting results in an
automatic save for that mode. This will not affect your
program codes or any Learned commands. Performing this
reset will not reset the component key back to its default
setting. This must be done by following the steps in the
Change LCD Component Key Labels section above.
5. Press and release any of the LCD panel keys within the current
mode repeatedly to select the desired key label. Each time you
press a key, a different label for that key is displayed.
6. To save your new key label selections for the current mode,
press and release another component key or the SETUP key.
The display shows the Confirm to Save Screen. Press and
release the LCD OK key to save or the LCD EXIT key to
delete the changes you have made.
7. If you pressed another component key in step six, those key
labels are now displayed and you can proceed to rename
them, if desired.
8. If the SETUP key was pressed in step six, the screen returns
to the Key Label Options? Screen.
9. The relabeling of keys is complete. To exit the Setup Mode,
press and release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the LCD OK
key on the Exit Setup Screen.

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Component:________________
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot learn any commands under the LCD LEARN, LCD MACRO,
SETUP, BACKLIGHT or any LCD component keys. The following screen can be used to store learned
keys under a component mode. This page can be used to document the learned keys.
Learned Key Reference Page
Component:________________
Component:________________ Component:________________

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Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they control. Once
you have programmed in the code for your specific component, you can customize the RCU1010
touchscreen to include certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not embedded in
the preset code.
Your RCU1010 has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under
the mode(s) of your choice. The RCU1010 can store more than 30 key commands for each original
remote. Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (i.e., the RCU1010 can learn
the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.).
Once you have taught your RCU1010 any additional commands from the original remotes and set
your Key Label Options, use the Learned Key Reference Pages in this manual to enter your
customized options for each mode.
Learning
Learning Tips
Before transferring commands from your original remote to the RCU1010,
check out these useful tips on Learning.
1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the RCU1010 and your
original remote(s).
2. It is recommended that a Master Clear be done before attempting any Learning.
This clears all Learned commands for all component modes. (See section on
Master Clear.)
3. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU1010 so the IR LED
on the original remote is in line with the RCU1010 Learn sensor, located at the
bottom of the remote.
4. The distance between the two remotes should be approximately 2-3
inches apart.
5. To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity with
the Learning process, you may wish to experiment by learning two or three
keys initially. Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired
functions from your original remote.
6. Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with the
IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep the remotes
at least three feet away from such light sources.
7. When learning a key, do not release the key on your original remote until the
Learning Success Screen is displayed on the RCU1010 touchscreen, which takes
approximately 2-3 seconds. Until this occurs, the LCD touchscreen will display
the Learning Please Wait Screen.
8. You cannot learn any commands under the LCD LEARN, LCD MACRO,
SETUP,BACKLIGHT or any LCD component keys.
9. If there is a problem during the Learning process, the LED indicator light
flashes for two seconds and the Learning Error Screen appears on the
touchscreen. The unit still remains in Learning Mode.
10. All Learned keys are saved automatically.
11. When the memory is full, the display shows the Memory Full Screen and the
LED indicator light flashes for two seconds. It is not possible to learn any
keys without first clearing Learned commands under a component mode.
Learning Commands
Now you’re ready to have your RCU1010 learn the commands from your existing remote(s).
All Learned keys are saved automatically. Remember, only one original remote can be stored under
any one mode. The RCU1010 can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one
DVD remote, etc.
Code Learning

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If you want to clear all of the Learned commands under one mode (e.g., TV, VCR, DVD, etc.),
follow these steps:
1. Gather all the remotes that you want to learn and have them all
lined up on a flat surface before going into the Learn IR Mode.
2. Place the first original remote in the Learning position (see
Learning Tips section on pg. 14). Point the top of the original
remote at the base of the RCU1010 so the IR LED on the
original remote is in line with the RCU1010 Learn sensor,
located at the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be
positioned 2-3 inches apart.
3. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
4. Release the SETUP key.
5. Press and release the LCD LEARN key. The Learn IR Mode?
Screen is displayed.
6. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR,
SAT, AUX, etc.). The Learn IR Key? Screen is displayed.
7. Press and release the LCD key or the rubber key on the
RCU1010 that you wish to use to store the Learned
commands. The Learning Please Wait Screen appears.
Note: You cannot learn any commands under the LCD
LEARN, LCD MACRO, SETUP, BACKLIGHT or any LCD
component keys.
8. Press and hold the original remote key you want to transfer to
the RCU1010 until the Success Screen, followed by the Learn
IR Key? Screen, appears in the display. This process can take
2-3 seconds to complete.
9. Release the original remote key. If there is a problem during
the Learning process, the LCD displays the Learn Error
Screen for three seconds but still remains in the Learning
Setup Mode. If this occurs, try adjusting the distance between
the remotes slightly and repeat from step 7.
10. Repeat steps 7-9 for other keys to be learned.
11. When all the original remote commands have been learned,
press and release the SETUP key. The display shows the
Learning Completed Screen, followed by the Learning IR
Mode? Screen. At this point, you can press and release the
next component key for additional remotes you want the
RCU1010 to learn and repeat steps 6-9.
12. The Learning process is now complete. To exit the Setup
Mode, press and release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the
LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Note: If the LCD EXIT key does not respond, press and release
the SETUP key repeatedly until the Exit Setup Screen appears.
Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under a Mode
Note: If no commands have been learned, this option is
not shown in the Setup Mode. Upon deletion of Learned
commands, all previously Learned keys under that
component mode return to their preset code functions.
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and
the touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the
Delete IR Mode? Screen appears.

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Clearing all stored Learned commands is recommended before first-time Learning.
To clear all Learned commands, follow these steps:
4. Press and release the desired component key for the Learned
commands you want the RCU1010 to clear (TV, VCR, SAT,
AUX, etc.).
Note: Only the components that have Learned commands are
shown on the LCD touchscreen.
5. The Confirm to Delete? Screen is displayed. Press and release
the OK key on the LCD touchscreen. The display shows the
Deleting Wait Screen. If there are no other component modes
with Learned commands, the Learn IR Mode? Screen appears.
If there are other component modes with Learned commands,
the Delete IR Mode? Screen is displayed.
6. All Learned commands that were previously programmed
under that mode are now cleared. To exit the Setup Mode,
press and release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the LCD OK
key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Master Clear
Note: If no commands have been learned, this option is not
shown in the Setup Mode.
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the Delete
IR All? Screen appears.
4. Press and release the LCD OKkey.
Note: If, at this point, you wish to abort the Master Clear
operation, press and release the LCD EXIT key.
5. The Confirm to Delete? Screen is displayed. Press and release
the LCD OK key. The LCD touchscreen displays the Deleting
Wait Screen, followed by the Learn IR Mode? Screen.
6. All Learned commands are now cleared for all
component modes.
7. To exit the Setup Mode, press and release the LCD EXIT key,
followed by the LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under a Mode (continued)

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Your RCU1010’s SmartMacro feature allows you to execute a sequence of commands with one
keypress. A SmartMacro learns any sequence of original remote commands. A total of 20 Learned
commands can be stored under each of the nine available LCD Macro keys. If you program all 20 keys
into a SmartMacro, the Macro is automatically stored after the twentieth Learned command is
completed. The sequence of commands you want a SmartMacro to execute must be programmed in
correct sequential order. Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform can be stored as a
SmartMacro and reduced to a single keypress. You cannot program a Macro within a Macro.
Program a SmartMacro
Example of Programming a Macro
1. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3.
2. Turn on the satellite receiver and set it to channel 57.
3. Turn on the VCR.
4. Now you’re ready to record your favorite satellite program with just a keypress.
SmartMacro Key Operations
To program a SmartMacro, follow these steps:
1. Gather all your original remotes that contain functions
you would like to add to a SmartMacro.
2. Place the first original remote in the Learning position (see
Learning Tips section on pg. 14). Point the top of the original
remote at the base of the RCU1010 so the IR LED on the
original remote is in line with the RCU1010 Learn sensor,
located at the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be
positioned 2-3 inches apart.
3. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
4. Release the SETUP key.
5Press and release the LCD MACRO Key. The Set SmartMacro?
Screen is displayed.
6. Press and release the LCD OK key.
7. The touchscreen now displays the SmartMacro Key? Screen.
Press and release the digit key under which you want to store
the SmartMacro (from 1-9).
8The touchscreen now shows the S-MacroX Learn? Screen.
Press and release the LCD LEARN key.
9. The S-Macro X Learning Screen now appears on the
touchscreen. Press and hold the key on the original remote
until the LED indicator light on the RCU1010 blinks once.
This process takes 2-3 seconds to complete.
Note: If there is a problem during the Learning process,
the S-Macro X Error Screen is displayed for three seconds
but remains in the SmartMacro routine and returns to the
S-Macro X Learning Screen. If no Learned command is
detected, the RCU1010 will timeout after 30 seconds.
10. Release the original remote key.
11.Program additional commands in the order you want them
to be stored in the SmartMacro. To add commands to the
SmartMacro, repeat steps 8-9 above, using the original
remotes to program. When finished, press and release the
LCD OK Key You can store up to 20 learned commands under
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Execute a SmartMacro
Program a SmartMacro (continued)
12. Once you are finished programming the Macro,
press and release the LCD OK key to confirm and save.
13. The touchscreen returns to the Set SmartMacro? Screen.
14. The SmartMacro programming is complete. To exit the Setup
Mode, press and release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the
LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Note: If the LCD EXIT key does not respond, press and release
the SETUP key repeatedly until the Exit Setup Screen appears.
To execute a SmartMacro that has been previously programmed, follow these steps:
1. Press and release the SETUP key, the BACKLIGHT key, or
any LCD touchscreen key to activate the LCD touchscreen.
2. Press and release the LCD MACRO key.
Note: If no Macros are programmed, the No Macro Stored
Screen is displayed.
3. Press and release the programmed LCD MACRO key number
corresponding to the sequence you wish to activate.
4. If the keypress beep is enabled, you hear a series of beeps as
the Macro executes. The number of beeps you hear corresponds
to the number of Learned commands within the Macro.
Delete a SmartMacro
To delete a SmartMacro that has previously been programmed, follow these steps:
Note: If no Macros have been previously programmed,
this option is not shown in Setup Mode.
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the Delete
a Macro? Screen appears. Press and release the LCD OK key.
4. The LCD displays the Delete Macro Key? Screen. Press and
release the LCD MACRO key (1-9) to select the previously
programmed Macro you wish to delete.
Note: When deleting a Macro, only the programmed Macro
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It may be necessary to add a delay in between the Macro commands to allow your components
time to respond to all commands within the Macro. Once programmed, you can adjust the time
delays between each command in the Macro sequence. Any delay added to the Macro sequence is
counted as one keystroke of the possible 20 keystrokes for a SmartMacro. To add inter-key delays
to a SmartMacro, follow these steps:
5. The LCD touchscreen displays the Confirm To Delete? Screen.
Press and release the OK key on the LCD.
Note: If you are in the process of deleting a SmartMacro and
you decide not to delete it, you can abort the deletion process
by pressing the LCD EXIT key.
6. If there are additional Macros already programmed, the
touchscreen displays the Delete a Macro? Screen again.
You may delete additional macros at this point, if you wish.
7. If there are no previously programmed Macros, the
touchscreen displays the Set a SmartMacro? Screen.
8. The Macro deletion is now complete. To exit the Setup Mode,
press and release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the LCD OK
key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Edit a SmartMacro Inter-key Delay
Note: If no Macros have been previously programmed,
this option is not shown in Setup Mode.
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the
touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the Macro
Key Delay Edit? Screen appears. Press and release the LCD
OK key.
4. The SmartMacro Key? Screen is shown. Press and release
a digit key (1-9) for the Macro you want to edit. Only
previously programmed Macros are displayed. The maximum
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Set an Event Timer
Edit a SmartMacro Inter-key Delay (continued)
5. To change the delay time between keys, press and release
the LCD UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the desired
delay time. You can increase the delay time in 0.5 second
increments. Pressing the LCD EXIT key programs the
default delay of 0.5 seconds.
6. After each inter-key delay you program, press and release
the LCD OK key to advance to the next inter-key delay.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each inter-key delay in the stored
Macro sequence.
8. The SmartMacro Inter-key Delay process is now complete.
To exit the Setup Mode, press the LCD EXIT key, followed by
the LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.
Event Timer
The Event Timer lets you program your RCU1010 to turn a component (TV, VCR, AUDIO, etc.)
on or off at the preprogrammed time. For example, you can program your AUDIO equipment to
turn music on, program your TV as a Sleep Timer to turn off at a certain time, or program your VCR
to turn on and record. Up to four timer events can be set. However, events you program happen
only once, on the day you program them. You cannot program events for future days; they must
be on the current day. After setting up your Event Timer, be sure to leave the remote pointed at the
component(s) you have programmed it to control. To set an Event Timer, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad for
2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and
the touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.
2. Release the SETUP key.
3. Press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the Setup
a Timer? Screen appears. Press and release the LCD OK key.
4. The Timer 1 Mode? Screen appears. Press and release the
desired component key (TV, VCR, AUX, etc.).
5. The Timer 1 Key? Screen appears. Press and release the key
you want to program to activate after a certain time delay.
For example, to set your VCR to record, press and release the
VCR component key in step four, then the LCD RECORD key.
6. The Set Hours? Screen appears. The hour (HH) digits are
flashing. The day is not used for Event Timer settings. Press
and release the LCD UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the
desired hour. Press and release the LCD OK key.