RCA RCU410 - Universal Remote Control User manual

UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
Multi-Brand Use
Replace Four
Remotes With One!
■Built-in
Sleep Timer
Turn off your TV
automatically
■Simple Set-Up
With Code Search
Scans entire code library
for the right code for
your device
■ Extensive
Code Library
Ensures greater
compatibility.
See back for brand list.
RCU410RS
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UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
This RCA Universal Remote Is Compatible With
Most Models Of The Following Brands
(Of Infrared Remote Controlled Components manufactured after 1990):
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
Multi-Brand Use
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
Multi-Brand Use
Replace Four
Remotes With One!
■
Easy to Hold
& Use
■ DVD Codes
■ DBS Codes
For Operating DBS
Satellite Systems
■Menu Button
Operates major TV, DVD
and DBS brands including
RCA, GE, ProScan, Sony,
Magnavox, Philips and
Zenith
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TV
Abex
Admiral
Advertura
Aiko
Akai
Alleron
Amtron
Anam
National
AOC
Audiovox
Belcor
Bell & Howell
Bradford
Brokwood
Candle
Celebrity
Citizen
Colortyme
Concerto
Contec /
Cony
Craig
Crown
Curtis Mathes
CXC
Daewoo
Daytron
Dimensia
Dumont
Dynatech
Electroband
Electrohome
Emerson
Envision
Fisher
Fujitsu
Funai
Futuretec
GE
Gibralter
Grundy
Hallmark
Harvard
Hitachi
IMA
Infinity
Janeil
JBL
JCB
JC Penney
Jensen
JVC
Kawasho
Kenwood
Kloss
Novabeam
KTV
LG (Goldstar)
Loewe
Logik
Luxman
LXI
Magnavox
Majestic
Marantz
Megatron
Memorex
MGA
Midland
Minutz
Mitisubishi
Montgomery
Ward
Motorola
MTC
Multitech
NAD
NEC
Nikko
NTC
Onwa
Optimus
Optonica
Orion
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pilot
Pioneer
Portland
Price Club
Prism
Proscan
Proton
Pulsar
Pulser
Quasar
Radio Shack/
Realistic
RCA
Runco
Sampo
Samsung
Sansui
Sanyo
Scotch
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Shogun
Signature
Simpson
Sony
Soundesign
Squareview
SSS
Starlite
Supre-Macy
Supreme
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tandy
Tatung
Technics
Techwood
Teknika
Tera
TMK
Toshiba
Totevision
Universal
Victor
Vidtech
Viking
Wards
Yahmaha
Zenith
VCR
Admiral
Adventura
Aiko
Aiwa
Akai
American High
Asha
Audio
Dynamics
Audiovox
Bell & Howell
Beaumark
Broksonic
Calix
Candle
Canon
Capehart
Carver
CCE
Citizen
Colortyme
Colt
Craig
Curtis-Mathes
Cybernex
Daewoo
Daytron
DBX
Dimensia
Dynatech
Electrohome
Electrophonic
Emerson
Fisher
Fuji
Funai
Garrard
GE
Grandiente
Harley
Davidson
Harman
Kardon
Harwood
Headquater
Hitachi
HI-Q
Instant Replay
JCL
JC Penney
Jensen
JVC
Kenwood
KLH
Kodak
LG (Goldstar)
Lloyd
Logik
LXI
Maganvox
Magnin
Marantz
Marta
Masushita
MEI
Memorex
MGA
MGN Tech.
Midland
Minolta
Mitsubishi
Montgomery
Ward
Motorola
MTC
Multitech
NEC
Nikko
Noblex
Olympus
Optimus
Optonica
Orion
Panasonic
Pentax
Pentax
Research
Philco
Philips
Pilot
Pioneer
Portland
ProScan
Protec
Pulsar
Quarter
Quartz
Quasar
RCA
Radio Shack/
Realistic
Radix
Randex
Ricoh
Runco
Samsung
Sanky
Sansui
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Shintom
Shogun
Signature
Singer
Sony
STS
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tandy
Tashiko
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Teknika
Toshiba
Totevision
TMK
Unitech
Vector
Research
Victor
Video
Concepts
Videosonic
Wards
XR-1000
Yamaha
Zenith
1 DBS System
or
1 Cable Box
1 VCR
1 TV
1 DVD Player
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Cable Box
or DBS
ABC
Antronix
Archer
Cabletenna
Cableview
Centruy
Citizen
Colour Voice
Comtronics
Contec
Eastern
Garrard
GC
Electronics
Gemini
General
Instruments
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jasco
Jerrold
Magnavox
Movie Time
NSC
OAK
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific
Atlanta
Signal
Signature
Sprucer
Standard
Components
Starcom
Stargate
Starquest
Tocom
Tusa
TV86
Unika
United Cable
Universal
View Star
Zenith
Alphastar
Echostar
(Dish System)
Echosphere
(Dish Net)
GE
Hitachi SYS I
Hitachi SYS II
Hughes
Magnavox
JVC
Panasonic
Philips
Primestar
Proscan
RCA
Sony
Toshiba
Uniden
DVD
Aiwa
Hitachi
JVC
Konka
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
ProScan
RCA
Sanyo
Sony
Toshiba
Zenith
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UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
CONTROL
Multi-Brand Use
RCU410RS

UNIVERSAL
Thank you for choosing an RCA Universal Remote Control.
You have selected a fine product designed to provide years
of performance. Before attempting to use your Remote
Control, please remove all parts from the box and read the
installation and use instructions carefully.
Universal Remote Control
Limited 90 Day Warranty RCU410RS
RCU410RS_manual 4/11/01 11:58 AM Page 1

Table Of Contents
Button Description..............................................................................2-3
Battery Installation ................................................................................3
Programming Your Universal Remote
TV................................................................................................4
TV Codes ................................................................................4-5
VCR ............................................................................................6
VCR Codes ............................................................................6-7
DBS ............................................................................................8
DBS Codes ................................................................................8
Cable Box ..................................................................................9
Cable Box Codes ......................................................................9
DVD•AUX ..............................................................................10
DVD Codes..............................................................................10
Programming With Code Search ......................................................11
Retrieving Codes ..................................................................................11
TV Menu................................................................................................12
DBS Menu..............................................................................................13
DVD Menu ............................................................................................14
Sleep Feature ........................................................................................15
Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................16
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This RCA Universal Remote Is Compatible With
Most Models Of The Following Brands
(Of Infrared Remote Controlled Components manufactured after 1990):
RCU410RS_manual 4/11/01 11:58 AM Page 3

Battery Installation
Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. On the back of the remote, push and slide the cover off.
2. Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the battery
case, then insert the batteries.
3. Press and slide the battery cover back into place.
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.
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.
CODE SEARCH
Used to program the remote or to search through codes.
TV
, VCR, DVD•AUX, DBS•CABLE
The TV, VCR, DBS•CABLE, and DVD•AUX buttons are used to select the
device you want to control.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE
The REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and PAUSE buttons
operate the same as on your original VCR or DVD remote. You must press
the RECORD button twice to begin recording.
TV•VCR
When in VCR mode, the TV•VCR button operates the TV•VCR function
of your VCR.
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, finally, it is used
in Menu Mode as a Select or OK.
VOL & CH
The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or decrease the
channel numbers or volume.
MUTE
To MUTE the volume on the TV.
PREV CH
PREV CH allows you to go to the previous channel you selected. Operates
the same as Last Channel, Go Back or Recall button on your original
remote.
0-9
The number buttons operate the same as on your original remote, and are
used for entering device codes or channel numbers.
MENU
The MENU button calls up the TV, DBS and DVD set up menus.
SLEEP
The SLEEP button allows you to set a time to turn off the TV automatically.
Button Description
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Programming For TV
TV Code List
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.
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 11.
6. With your TV on, press CH+. If
the TV responds, no further
programming is required.
7. Enter your code here
for easy reference.
Abex......................................................172
Admiral ........................................001, 173
Advertura..............................................174
Aiko ......................................................016
Akai ......................................................002
Alleron ..................................................046
Amtron..................................................038
Anam National..............................003, 038
AOC..............................006, 005, 004, 007
Audiovox ..............................................038
Belcor....................................................004
Bell & Howell........................001, 083, 162
Bradford................................................038
Brokwood..............................................004
Candle..........................004, 006, 008, 174
Celebrity................................................002
Citizen ..................016, 171, 004, 006, 008
....................................038, 105, 174, 177
Colortyme ....................................004, 006
Concerto ......................................004, 006
Contec / Cony ......................012, 013, 038
Craig ....................................................038
Crown ..........................................038, 171
Curtis Mathes ......................171, 000, 004
....................................006, 015, 105, 162
CXC......................................................038
Daewoo ................................016, 190, 005
............................171, 004, 006, 017, 127
Daytron ................................004, 006, 171
Dimensia ..............................................000
Dumont ........................................004, 151
Dynatech ..............................................004
Electroband ..........................................002
Electrohome ................................004, 006
....................................002, 003, 019, 022
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
Envision........................................004, 006
Fisher ..................048, 049, 051, 162, 180
Fujitsu ..................................................046
Funai ............................................038, 046
Futuretec ..............................................038
GE........................000, 054, 003, 004, 006
....................022, 052, 055, 087, 164, 165
....................................166, 167, 168, 181
Gibralter........................................004, 151
Grundy..................................171, 038, 046
Hallmark ......................................004, 006
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
IMA ......................................................038
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
TV CODE
TV
ON OFF
(OFF)
4
CODE
SEARCH
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TV Code List Continued
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
Jensen..........................................004, 006
JVC ......................159, 013, 012, 182, 054
............060, 065, 066, 067, 123, 157, 158
Kawasho ..............................002, 004, 006
Kenwood ..............................004, 006, 019
Kloss Novabeam..........068, 069, 174, 183
KTV ..............................171, 038, 177, 070
LG (Goldstar)................005, 156, 004, 006
..172, 012, 019, 056, 057, 058, 155, 171
Loewe ..................................................062
Logik ....................................................083
Luxman ........................................004, 006
LXI................................000, 062, 006, 073
....................................162, 181, 049, 072
Magnavox ....................062, 004, 006, 130
....................134, 183, 008, 019, 068, 069
............................075, 076, 077, 088, 131
....................................132, 133, 219, 235
Majestic ................................................083
Marantz ................................004, 006, 062
Megatron ......................................006, 059
Memorex ..............083, 006, 001, 082, 162
MGA ....................................005, 004, 006
....................079, 082, 019, 022, 051, 080
Midland ................054, 151, 171, 172, 181
Minutz ..................................................052
Mitsubishi..............................005, 004, 006
............................125, 082, 081, 019, 022
....................................051, 079, 080, 135
Montgomery Ward................................083
Motorola........................................003, 173
MTC..............................005, 004, 105, 006
Multitech ..............................................038
NAD......................................006, 185, 072
NEC..............................005, 004, 006, 003
Nikko ............................................006, 016
NTC ......................................................016
Onwa ....................................................038
Optimus ................................................185
Optonica ......................................095, 173
Orion ............................................191, 035
Panasonic ....................170, 054, 062, 003
Philco....................062, 005, 004, 006, 183
....................................008, 012, 019, 003
....................................068, 069, 075, 077
Philips ..................062, 004, 075, 008, 019
....................................003, 012, 068, 069
....................................076, 086, 087, 088
Pilot ..............................................004, 171
Pioneer ................................004, 006, 090
............................091, 092, 136, 179, 185
Portland................016, 005, 171, 004, 006
Price Club ............................................105
Prism ....................................................054
Proscan ........................................000, 181
Proton ..........................004, 006, 012, 093
Pulsar....................................................151
Pulser....................................................004
Quasar..................................003, 054, 070
Radio Shack / Realistic .... 000, 095, 171,
....................004, 038, 006, 012, 049, 162
RCA......................000, 181, 100, 233, 203
....................212, 098, 005, 003, 004, 006
............007, 019, 096, 099, 101, 102, 103
....................................129, 179, 188, 190
Runco ..................................................151
Sampo..........................004, 006, 171, 172
Samsung..............171, 004, 005, 105, 006
............012, 015, 017, 019, 104, 106, 172
Sansui ..................................................191
Sanyo ..................................048, 080, 004
....................................180, 162, 169, 049
Scotch ..................................................006
Scott ....................................004, 038, 046
....................................006, 012, 024, 035
Sears....................000, 048, 189, 004, 046
....................006, 013, 019, 049, 051, 066
....................................072, 162, 180, 181
Sharp....................173, 095, 171, 004, 006
......................012, 029, 111, 112, 113, 122
Shogun ................................................004
Signature......................................001, 083
Simpson................................................008
Sony ............................................002, 218
Soundesign ..........004, 038, 046, 006, 008
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
Symphonic............................038, 189, 033
Tandy....................................................173
Tatung ..................................................003
Technics................................................054
Techwood ............................004, 006, 054
Teknika ................016, 005, 171, 004, 006
....................008, 012, 013, 038, 046, 076
....................................082, 083, 105, 170
Tera ......................................004, 012, 093
TMK..............................................004, 006
Toshiba ................................105, 162, 160
......................................161, 049, 072, 118
Totevision..............................................171
Universal ......................................052, 087
Victor ............................................066, 182
Vidtech..................................004, 005, 006
Viking....................................................174
Wards ..................000, 062, 095, 005, 004
....................046, 052, 006, 083, 001, 019
....................024, 033, 068, 069, 075, 076
......................................087, 088, 119, 120
Yamaha ........................004, 005, 006, 019
Zenith ..........................051, 083, 004, 152
....................................151, 153, 154, 217
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VCR Code List
Programming For VCR
1. Manually turn on the VCR.
Find the three-digit code for
your VCR 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 VCR
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.
5. Aim the remote at your VCR
and press the ON•OFF button.
Your VCR should turn 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 11.
6. With your VCR on, press CH+. If
the VCR responds, no further
programming is required.
7. Enter your code here
for easy reference.
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......................................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
Grandiente............................................026
Harley Davidson....................................026
Harman Kardon ....................................009
Harwood................................................061
VCR CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
VCR
ON OFF
(OFF)
6
CODE
SEARCH
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VCR Code List Continued
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
LG (Goldstar)................014, 018, 054, 009
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
Matsushita ............................................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
Pentex 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 ..............................000, 091, 087, 115
......................................083, 088, 090, 089
......................................055, 022, 091, 003
......................................013, 021, 056, 082
......................084, 085, 086, 107, 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
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Programming For DBS
1. Manually turn on the DBS.
Find the three-digit code for
your DBS 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•CABLE 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.
5. Aim the remote at your DBS and
press the ON•OFF button. Your
DBS should turn off.
Note: If your DBS 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 11.
6. With your DBS on, press CH+. If
the DBS responds, no further
programming is required.
7. Enter your code here
for easy reference. DBS CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
DBS•CABLE
ON OFF
(OFF)
CODE
SEARCH
Alphastar ..............................................079
Echostar (Dish System)........................089
Echosphere (Dish Net)..........................078
GE ........................................071, 080, 081
Hitachi SYS I ........................................084
Hitachi SYS II........................................083
Hughes ................................083, 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
DBS Code List
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Programming For Cable Box
1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.
Find the three-digit code for
your Cable Box 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•CABLE 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.
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 11.
6. With your Cable Box on, press
CH+. If the Cable Box responds,
no further programming is
required.
7. Enter your code here for easy
reference.
CABLE BOX CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
DBS•CABLE
ON OFF
(OFF)
9
CODE
SEARCH
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 ......................049, 001, 003
Hamlin ..................................................035
Hitachi ..................................................003
Jasco ....................................................011
Jerrold ..........................049, 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 .....................................047, 000, 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 Component............................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
View Star ......................015, 016, 025, 027
Zenith............................................050, 051
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The DVD•AUX Button
1. Manually turn on the the device
you wish to assign to the
DVD•AUX button (TV, VCR,
Cable Box, DVD or DBS System).
Find the three digit code for the
device you wish to program in
the code list
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•AUX
button. The INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink.
4. Press TV, VCR or DBS•CABLE
for the device you want to
program.
For DVD press VCR.
For DBS press DBS•CABLE.
For Cable Box press DBS•CABLE.
The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink
again then remain lit.
5. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.
After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.
6. Aim the remote at your device
and press the ON•OFF button.
Your device should turn off.
Note: If your device 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 11.
7. With your device on, press CH+.
If the device responds, no further
programming is required.
8. Enter your code here for easy
reference.
(OFF)
The DVD•AUX Button allows you to assign another TV, VCR, DBS, Cable Box
or DVD. The DVD•AUX Button is defaulted to RCA/DVD systems. To assign
another device to the DVD•AUX button:
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
DVD•AUX
(BLINK)
VCR
TV
ON OFF
10
Device Page
TV ..............................4-5
VCR ...........................6-7
DBS ...............................8
Cable Box.....................9
DVD............................10
CODE
SEARCH
DBS•CABLE
DVD Code List
Aiwa ......................................................350
Hitachi ..................................................351
JVC ..............................................161, 352
Konka............................................353, 354
Magnavox ............................162, 356, 357
Mitsubishi ..............................................163
Panasonic ............................................355
Philips ..................................162, 356, 357
Pioneer..................................................165
ProScan ................................................160
RCA ......................................................160
Sanyo....................................................359
Sony......................................166, 360, 361
Toshiba..................................167, 362, 363
Zenith ....................................................364
DVD•AUX CODE
TV VCR CABLE DBS DVD
✓
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(BLINK)
Programming With Code Search
1. 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 (TV,VCR or
DBS•CABLE). The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink once then
remain lit. DVD codes are
programmed under the VCR
button.
Note: For AUX, press DVD•AUX then
the device button you are
assigning to DVD•AUX.
4. Press and release ON•OFF until
your device turns off.
Important: You may have to
press ON•OFF up to 200 times.
5. When your device turns off,
press the ENTER button, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will go off.
If your TV, VCR, DVD, DBS or Cable Box 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.
Retrieving Codes
1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH
until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release CODE
SEARCH.
2. Press and release the device
button for the device’s code
you are retrieving (TV,VCR or
DBS•CABLE). The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink once then
remain lit.
Note: For AUX, press DVD•AUX
then the device button for the
code you are retrieving.
3. Press and release CODE
SEARCH. The INDICATOR
LIGHT will turn off.
4. Starting with 0on 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.
If you need to find the three-digit code for your TV, VCR, DBS, DVD or
Cable Box after your device is set-up using Code Search, use this procedure.
…
(OFF)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
(BLINK)
VCR
TV
ON OFF
(OFF)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
11
CODE
SEARCH
CODE
SEARCH
CODE
SEARCH
DVD•AUX
DBS•CABLE
(BLINK)
VCR
TV
DVD•AUX
DBS•CABLE
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Entering the TV Menu Mode:
1. Push the TV button on the remote.
2. Push the MENU button.
This puts the remote in TV Menu
Mode. The TV Menu should now be
visible on the television. The
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink
continuously to indicate the remote is
now in TV Menu Mode.
While in TV MENU these buttons will
function as follows:
VOL UP/DOWN buttons will operate
as CURSOR RIGHT/LEFT.
CH+/- keys will operate as CURSOR
UP/DOWN.
For RCA, GE, ProScan TVs pushing
the MENU button will select the high
lighted item. The numeric buttons
may also be used to select the MENU
choice. The ENTER key may also be
used to select all menu choices.
Note: Not all functions in competitive
models and brands of televisions may
be fully supported.
Exiting the TV Menu Mode:
To exit the Menu Mode and clear the
TV screen push the TV button on the
remote. The INDICATOR LIGHT
should go out indicating the remote is
now out of TV Menu Mode and will
revert to it’s normal mode of
operation.
Note: The remote will automatically
exit the TV Menu Mode after 10
seconds of inactivity with no buttons
being pushed.
Special notes:
1. Because of the wide variety of menu
formats, some experimenting may be
required.
2. SONY: Pressing the ENTER button
while in menu mode returns to
previous menu.
3. ZENITH: Push the menu button a
second time to move from the SET-UP
MENU to the VIDEO MENU.
TV
TV
(BLINK)
Television Menu Function
12
OR
The TV Menu is used to make changes in the TV settings such as
setting color, channels, timers, etc.
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Entering the DBS Menu Mode:
1. Push the DBS•CABLE button on the
remote.
2. Push the MENU key.
This puts the remote in DBS Menu
Mode. The DBS Menu should now be
visible on the television. The INDIC
TOR LIGHT will blink continuously to
indicate the remote is now in DBS
Menu Mode.
While in DBS MENU MODE these
buttons will function as follows:
VOLUME UP/DOWN button will
operate as CURSOR RIGHT/LEFT.
CH+/- button will operate as CURSOR
UP/DOWN.
For RCA, GE, ProScan DBS systems
pushing the MENU button will select the
highlighted item. The numeric buttons
may also be used to select the MENU
choice. The ENTER key may also be used
to select all menu choices.
Note: Not all functions in competitive
models and brands of DBS systems
may be fully supported.
Exiting the DBS Menu Mode:
Push the DBS•CABLE button on the
remote. The INDICATOR LIGHT
should go out indicating the remote is
now out of DBS Menu Mode and will
revert to it’s normal mode of
operation.
Note: The remote will automatically
exit the DBS•CABLE Menu Mode after
10 seconds of inactivity with no keys
being pushed.
Special notes:
1. Because of the wide variety of menu
formats, some experimenting may be
required.
2. SONY: Pressing the ENTER button
while in menu mode returns to
previous menu.
(BLINK)
DBS Menu Function
DBS•CABLE
DBS•CABLE
13
OR
The DBS Menu is used to navigate thru the Guide screens, to
make changes in the DBS settings such as channel lists,
passwords, etc.
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Entering the DVD Menu Mode:
1. Push the DVD•AUX button on the
remote.
2. Push the MENU key.
This puts the remote in DVD Menu
Mode. The DVD Menu should now be
visible on the television. The INDIC
TOR LIGHT will blink continuously to
indicate the remote is now in DVD
Menu Mode.
While in DVD MENU MODE these
buttons will function as follows:
VOLUME UP/DOWN button will
operate as CURSOR RIGHT/LEFT.
CH+/- button will operate as CURSOR
UP/DOWN.
Pushing the ENTER button will select the
highlighted item. The numeric buttons
may also be used to select the MENU
choice.
Note: Not all functions in competitive
models and brands of DVD systems
may be fully supported.
Exiting the DVD Menu Mode:
Push the DVD•AUX button on the
remote. The INDICATOR LIGHT should
go out indicating the remote is now out
of DBS Menu Mode and will revert to
it’s normal mode of operation.
Note: The remote will automatically
exit the DVD•CABLE Menu Mode
after 15 seconds of inactivity with no
keys being pushed.
Special notes:
1. Because of the wide variety of menu
formats, some experimenting may be
required.
(BLINK)
DVD Menu Function
DVD•AUX
DVD•AUX
The DVD Menu is used to navigate thru the Navigation screens, to
change settings such as language, sub-titles, etc.
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Sleep Feature
This feature will turn off your TV at the time you choose from 1 to
99 minutes.
To Program Sleep Feature:
1. Press and hold the SLEEP
button. INDICATOR LIGHT
will stay lit. Release the SLEEP
button.
2. Enter time in minutes using the
numerical key pad. Indicator
light should go off.
(Minutes 1 thru 9: press 0
before the actual number
Maximum: 99 minutes)
3. Leave remote aimed at
television. (Sleep Feature will
not work unless remote is left
aimed at television.)
ON OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHT
To Turn Off The Sleep Timer:
Sleep timer program will be can-
celled and reset to zero by either of
the following:
1. Press and hold SLEEP
button until INDICATOR
LIGHT blinks or press
ON•OFF button, turning
TV OFF.
(BLINK)
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Trouble Shooting
Problem
Indicator light not blinking when
you press any button
The Remote does not
operate your device
Not performing commands
properly
Problems programming a TV/VCR
Combo Unit
VCR not recording
Channel up and down do not
function on an RCA TV
Problems changing channels
No response after pressing
a button
Sleep feature does not work
Solution
A) Replace the batteries with 2 new
AAA Alkaline batteries.
B) Check that batteries are
properly installed.
A) Try all the codes listed for your
brand.
B) Try the Code Search method
(page 11).
Start Code Search over again to
locate the proper code.
Try the VCR code for your brand.
Some combo units, however, may
require both a TV and a VCR code
for full operation.
As a safety feature on your remote,
you must press the REC button
twice.
Due to some designs, the original
remote will only perform these
functions.
If your original remote required
ENTER after a channel, press
ENTER after you select a
channel.
A) Make sure you have new batter-
ies, and you are aiming your remote
at your devices.
B) Check that batteries are properly
installed (See page 3).
Remote must remain aimed at tele-
vision after sleep is set in order for it
to work.
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.
For Customer Service, contact the RCA Help Center at: www.rca.com
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replace this product if found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Return it
postage prepaid to the Product Exchange Center address for prompt, no charge
replacement with a current equivalent. This replacement is Thomson multimedia
Inc.’s sole obligation under this warranty. Thomson multimedia Inc. will not be
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in
connection with the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-
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due to misuse, abuse, or neglect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
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