RCA RCU510 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this RCA Universal Remote Control. This product is designed to
provide years of service operating a wide variety of video and audio components.
Please retain this guide for future reference.
Installing The Batteries ......................................................................................................................2
Button Description ..............................................................................................................................3
Programming For TV..........................................................................................................................4
Code List For TV..............................................................................................................................4-5
Programming VCR..............................................................................................................................6
Code List For VCR ..........................................................................................................................6-7
Programming For DBS Satellite System and Code List ................................................................8
Programming For Cable System and Code List ............................................................................9
Programming For DVD and Code List..........................................................................................10
Programming For Audio and Code List........................................................................................11
Operating Audio Functions ............................................................................................................12
Sleep Function....................................................................................................................................13
Menu Function ..................................................................................................................................13
Guide Function..................................................................................................................................14
Programming With Codes Search ..................................................................................................15
Identifying Codes From Your Remote ..........................................................................................15
Trouble Shooting................................................................................................................................16
Help Line............................................................................................................................................16
This Universal Remote Control is already programmed for most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs,
VCRs, DBS Satellite Systems, DVD Players, and Audio Video Receivers.
Table of Contents
Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. Turn the remote over and push & pull on the cover and lift it open.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the
battery case.
3. Push the battery cover back into place.
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.
Battery Installation
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Button Description For Video and Audio Operation
INDICATOR LIGHT
The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.
POWER
The POWER 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 POWER button
to turn the device off.
TV, VCR, DVD, DBS•SAT, & CABLE
The TV, VCR, DVD, DBS•SAT, and CABLE buttons are used to
select the device you want to control.
VOL & CH
The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or
decrease the volume or channel numbers respectively.
MUTE
Mutes volume on the TV.
GO BACK
The GO BACK button allows you to go to the previous channel
you selected. Operates the same as Last Channel, Previous
Channel, or Recall button on your original remote.
CODE SEARCH
Used to program the remote or to search through codes.
SLEEP
The SLEEP button allows you to set a time for you to turn off
your TV automatically.
SELECT
Used to select the highlighted item through on screen and
guides.
GUIDE
Brings up the on-screen TV program guide if your TV has that
feature.
INFO
Shows the date and the time if your TV or VCR has that feature.
Functions the same as a Display button.
MENU
Brings up the Main Menu. If you are already in the menu sys-
tem, press SELECT to select a highlighted choice. Use the arrow
buttons to move through the Menu Selections.
CLEAR
Removes the on screen display to return to normal viewing.
0-9
The number buttons operate the same as on your original
remote, and are used for entering device codes.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to complete channel selection for
some brands of TV. It is also used to complete the code entry
process.
TV•VCR
The TV•VCR button operates the TV function of your VCR.
REW, PLAY, FWD, REC, STOP, PAUSE
These buttons operate the same as on your original VCR or
remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin record-
ing.
AUDIO
The AUDIO button is to enable the AUDIO mode.
FUNCTION
Selects the different audio input devices. The number buttons
also select the function labeled below the buttons when in
AUDIO mode.
CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
The CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, and VIDEO 2 buttons are
used to directly select the device you want to control.
(Works in AUDIO mode)
AM•FM
The AM•FM button allows you to select the AM•FM band on
your audio receiver.
power
code
search
CABLE
DVD
sleep clear
guide
select
ch +
ch -
vol - vol +
info
mute
menu tv •
vcr
go
back
enter
AUDIO
TV VCR
231
8
097 564
DBS
SAT
am•fm
cd tape tuner
tv
function
rew play fwd
rec stop pause
video1video2
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TV Code List
Abex ..................................................................172
Admiral..............................................001, 173, 211
Advertura..........................................................174
Aiko............................................................016, 220
Akai....................................................................002
Alleron ..............................................................046
Amtron ..............................................................038
Anam National ................003, 038, 192, 193, 194
AOC ..........................006, 005, 004, 007, 195, 196
Audiovox ..........................................................038
Belcor..................................................................004
Bell & Howell ..................................001, 083, 162
Bradford ............................................................038
Brokwood..........................................................004
Candle................................004, 006, 008, 174, 196
Celebrity ............................................................002
Citizen................................016, 171, 004, 006, 008
............................................038, 105, 174, 177, 196
Colortyme ........................004, 006, 010, 196, 200
Concerto ............................................004, 006, 196
Contec / Cony..........................012, 013, 038, 221
Craig ..................................................................038
Crown ........................................................038, 171
Curtis Mathes ..........................171, 000, 004, 006
............................................015, 105, 162, 196, 212
CXC ....................................................................038
Daewoo..............................016, 190, 005, 171, 004
....................................006, 017, 127, 196, 202, 222
Daytron......................................004, 006, 171, 196
Dimensia............................................................000
Dumont......................................................004, 151
Electroband ......................................................002
Electrohome......004, 006, 003, 019, 020, 022, 196
Emerson ............................030, 171, 191, 004, 038
............................................046, 006, 012, 023, 024
............................................025, 026, 027, 028, 029
............................................031, 032, 033, 034, 035
............................................036, 037, 039, 041, 042
............................................043, 044, 047, 123, 124
............................................162, 177, 179, 191, 196
....................................................................208, 221
Envision ............................................004, 006, 196
Fisher ................................048, 049, 051, 162, 180
Fujitsu ................................................................046
Funai ..................................................038, 046, 223
Futuretec............................................................038
GE ......................................000, 054, 003, 004, 006
............................................022, 052, 055, 087, 164
............................................165, 166, 167, 168, 181
....................................................................196, 213
Gibralter ....................................................004, 151
Programming For TV
1. Manually turn on the TV.
Find the three digit code for your TV in the code list
below.
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until
the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE
SEARCH button.
3. Press and release the TV button (The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons.
After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.
5. Aim the remote at your TV and press the POWER
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 15.
6. With your TV on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP) If the TV
responds, no further programming is required.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.
Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs will not require programming. Check to see if your TV
responds to the remote before you begin programming.
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
TV CODE
TV
code
search
power
ch +
231
8
9
7
56 4
(OFF)
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TV Code List Continued
Goldstar ............................005, 156, 004, 006, 172
............................................012, 019, 056, 057, 058
............................................................155, 171, 196
Grundy ..............................................171, 038, 046
Hallmark ..........................................004, 006, 196
Harvard..............................................................038
Hitachi ..............................059, 004, 148, 006, 012
............................................013, 060, 061, 135, 136
............................................137, 138, 139, 140, 141
............................................142, 143, 144, 145, 146
..................................150, 179, 198, 196, 199, 224
IMA ....................................................................038
Infinity ..............................................................062
Janeil ..................................................................174
JBL ......................................................................062
JCB......................................................................002
JC Penny............................000, 054, 005, 171, 004
............................................052, 006, 172, 008, 022
............................................058, 063, 064, 072, 087
....................................105, 181, 196, 201, 207, 232
Jensen ................................................004, 006, 196
JVC ....................................159, 013, 012, 182, 054
....................060, 065, 066, 067, 123, 157, 158, 225
Kawasho....................................002, 004, 006, 196
Kenwood ..................................004, 006, 019, 196
Kloss Novabeam......................068, 069, 174, 183
KTV............................................171, 038, 177, 070
Loewe ................................................................062
Logik ..................................................................083
Luxman..............................................004, 006, 196
LXI......................................000, 062, 006, 071, 073
............................162, 181, 049, 072, 196, 207, 232
Magnavox ........................062, 004, 006, 130, 134
............................................183, 008, 019, 068, 069
............................................075, 076, 077, 088, 131
....................................132, 133, 196, 219, 234, 235
Majestic..............................................................083
Marantz ............................004, 006, 062, 078, 196
Megatron ..................................006, 059, 196, 224
Memorex ..................083, 006, 001, 082, 162, 196
MGA ..................................005, 004, 006, 079, 082
............................................019, 022, 051, 080, 196
Midland ............................054, 151, 171, 172, 181
Minutz................................................................052
Mitisubishi........................005, 004, 006, 125, 082
....................081, 019, 022, 051, 079, 080, 196, 226
Montgomery Ward ..........................................083
Motorola ....................................................003, 173
MTC ..................................005, 004, 105, 006, 196
Multitech ..........................................................038
Multivision........................................................084
NAD ..................006, 071, 185, 072, 196, 207, 232
NEC ..................005, 004, 006, 003, 089, 196, 200
Nikko ................................................006, 016, 196
NTC....................................................................016
Onwa..................................................................038
Optimus ............................................................185
Optonica ....................................................095, 173
Orion..................................................191, 035, 208
Panasonic ..................170, 054, 062, 003, 214, 227
Philco ................................062, 005, 004, 006, 183
............008, 012, 019, 003, 068, 069, 075, 077, 196
Philips................................062, 004, 008, 019, 003
....................012, 068, 069, 075, 076, 086, 087, 088
Pilot ............................................................004, 171
Pioneer ..............................004, 006, 090, 091, 092
....................................................179, 185, 196, 228
Portland ....................016, 005, 171, 004, 006, 196
Price Club..........................................................105
Prism ..................................................................054
Proscan ......................................................000, 181
Proton................004, 006, 012, 093, 196, 229, 230
Pulsar ........................................................004, 151
Quasar........................................003, 054, 070, 214
Radio Shack / Realistic.......... 000, 095, 171, 004
....................................038, 006, 012, 049, 162, 196
RCA....................................000, 100, 005, 003, 004
............................................006, 007, 019, 096, 098
............................................099, 101, 102, 103, 129
............................................179, 181, 188, 190, 196
....................................................202, 203, 215, 233
Runco ................................................................151
Sampo................................004, 006, 171, 172, 196
Samsung ............................171, 004, 005, 105 006
............................................012, 015, 017, 019, 104
............................................106, 172, 196, 201, 204
Sansui ........................................................191, 208
Sanyo ................................048, 080, 004, 180, 107
............................................................162, 169, 049
Scotch ........................................................006, 196
Scott............................................004, 038, 046, 006
....................................................012, 024, 035, 196
Sears ..................................000, 048, 071, 189, 004
............................................046, 006, 013, 019, 049
............................................051, 066, 072, 109, 110
....................................162, 180, 181, 196, 207, 232
Sharp..................................173, 095, 171, 004, 006
............................012, 029, 111, 112, 113, 122, 196
Shogun ..............................................................004
Signature....................................................001, 083
Simpson ............................................................008
Sony ..................................002, 205, 216, 218, 231
Soundesign ..............004, 038, 046, 006, 008, 196
Squareview........................................................189
SSS ..............................................................004, 038
Starlite................................................................038
Supre-Macy ......................................................174
Supreme ............................................................002
Sylvania ............................062, 004, 006, 088, 076
............................................116, 008, 019, 068, 069
............................................075, 077, 161, 183, 196
Symphonic ........................................038, 189, 033
Tandy..................................................................173
Tatung ................................................................003
Technics..............................................................054
Techwood..................................004, 006, 054, 196
Teknika ..............................016, 005, 171, 004, 006
............................................008, 012, 013, 038, 046
............................................076, 082, 083, 105, 170
....................................................................214, 227
Telecaption ........................................................117
Tera ............................................004, 012, 093, 229
TMK ..................................................004, 006, 196
Toshiba ..............................071, 105, 162, 160, 049
............................072, 109, 117, 118, 201, 207, 232
Totevision ..........................................................171
Universal ..................................................052, 087
Victor..........................................................066, 182
Vidtech ......................................004, 005, 006, 196
Viking ................................................................174
Wards ................................000, 062, 095, 005, 004
............................................046, 052, 006, 083, 001
............................................006, 019, 024, 033, 068
............................................069, 075, 076, 087, 088
............................................................119, 120, 196
Yamaha..............................004, 005, 006, 019, 196
Zenith ........................................051, 083, 004, 152
....................................................153, 154, 210, 217
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VCR Code List
Admiral ..............................................................001
Adventura ..........................................................026
Aiko ....................................................................027
Aiwa....................................................................026
Akai ....................008, 113, 112, 003, 005, 007, 111
American High..................................................021
Asha ....................................................................013
Audio Dynamics ......................................009, 010
Audiovox............................................................014
Bell & Howell ....................................................011
Beaumark............................................................013
Broksonic............................................031, 025, 012
Calix ....................................................................014
Candle ................014, 013, 015, 018, 016, 017, 019
Canon..........................................................021, 022
Capehart ....................................................020, 110
Carver ................................................................062
CCE ............................................................027, 061
Citizen ........................................014, 013, 027, 015
....................................................016, 017, 018, 019
Colortyme ..........................................................009
Colt......................................................................061
Craig............................................013, 014, 023, 061
Curtis-Mathes............................022, 013, 115, 024
............................................000, 009, 016, 018, 021
Cybernex ............................................................013
Daewoo ......................................027, 025, 015, 017
......................................................019, 026, 028, 110
Daytron ..............................................................110
DBX ............................................................009, 010
Dimensia ............................................................000
Dynatech ............................................................026
Electrohome ..............................................014, 029
Electrophonic ....................................................014
Emerson..............................014, 025, 026, 065, 041
............................................015, 012, 021, 024, 029
............................................030, 031, 032, 033, 034
............................................036, 037, 038, 039, 040
............................................042, 044, 045, 046, 047
..............................................105, 113, 116, 117, 130
Fisher ..........................................011, 023, 052, 048
......................................................049, 050, 051, 118
Fuji ..............................................................021, 119
Funai....................................................................026
Garrard ..............................................................026
GE........................000, 022, 013, 115, 053, 021, 120
Goldstar......................................014, 018, 054, 009
Grandiente..........................................................026
Harley Davidson ..............................................026
Harman Kardon ................................................009
1. Manually turn on the VCR.
Find the three digit code for your VCR in the code list
starting below.
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until
the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the
CODE SEARCH button.
3. Press and release the 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. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.
5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press the POWER
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 15.
6. With your VCR on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the
VCR responds, no further programming is required.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.
Programming For VCR
Most RCA, GE and ProScan VCRs will not require programming. Check to see if your
VCR responds to the remote before you begin programming.
VCR CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
power
ch +
231
8
9
7
56 4
(OFF)
VCR
code
search
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VCR Code List Continued
Harwood ............................................................061
Headquater ........................................................011
Hitachi ........................055, 120, 056, 057, 107, 111
HI-Q ....................................................................023
Instant Replay....................................................021
JCL ......................................................................021
JC Penny ............................014, 011, 022, 013, 009
............................................118, 060, 107, 010, 021
Jensen ..................................................055, 056, 111
JVC ..............................009, 010, 011, 018, 111, 123
Kenwood ............009, 010, 123, 111, 011, 016, 018
KLH ....................................................................061
Kodak..........................................................014, 021
Lloyd ..................................................................026
Logik ..................................................................061
LXI ......................................................................014
Maganvox..........022, 062, 104, 063, 021, 108, 124
Magnin................................................................013
Marantz ..............................062, 011, 010, 016, 009
....................................................018, 021, 022, 064
Marta ..................................................................014
Masushita ..........................................................021
MEI......................................................................021
Memorex ............................026, 014, 104, 001, 011
....................................................013, 021, 022, 023
MGA....................................................029, 065, 113
MGN Tech. ........................................................013
Midland ..............................................................053
Minolta................................................055, 056, 107
Mitsubishi ..........................065, 055, 072, 029, 056
............................................066, 067, 068, 069, 070
....................................071, 073, 074, 106, 113, 123
Montgomery Ward....................................001, 075
Motorola ....................................................001, 021
MTC ............................................................013, 026
Multitech............................013, 016, 026, 053, 061
NEC ....................................064, 076, 011, 010, 079
..............................................009, 018, 078, 111, 123
Nikko ..................................................................014
Noblex ................................................................013
Olympus ............................................................021
Optimus......................................................001, 014
Optonica ............................................................096
Orion ..................................................................031
Panasonic ..................109, 021, 022, 125, 126, 127
Pentax ................................016, 055, 056, 107, 120
Pentax Research ................................................018
Philco ..........................................022, 062, 063, 021
Philips ................................062, 096, 022, 021, 124
Pilot ....................................................................014
Pioneer................................055, 010, 080, 081, 123
Portland......................................016, 017, 019, 110
ProScan ..............................................................000
Protec ..................................................................061
Pulsar ..................................................................104
Quarter................................................................011
Quartz ................................................................011
Quasar ................................................021, 022, 125
RCA ....................................089, 000, 055, 022, 091
............................................003, 013, 021, 056, 082
............................................083, 084, 085, 086, 087
....................................088, 090, 107, 115, 120, 125
Radio Shack / Realistic ................ 022, 014, 001
............................................011, 013, 023, 021, 026
....................................................029, 049, 050, 096
Radix ..................................................................014
Randex................................................................014
Ricoh....................................................................128
Runco ..................................................................104
Samsung ....................013, 015, 112, 053, 055, 033
Sanky ..........................................................001, 104
Sansui..........................................010, 092, 111, 123
Sanyo ..................................................011, 013, 023
Scott ....................025, 065, 015, 012, 032, 038, 116
Sears ....................................014, 055, 011, 023, 118
....................021, 028, 048, 049, 050, 051, 056, 107
Sharp....................001, 095, 017,029, 094, 096, 097
Shintom ..............................................056, 061, 098
Shogun................................................................013
Signature ............................................................001
Singer..................................................021, 061, 128
Sony ....................................................099, 119, 098
STS ..............................................................021, 107
Sylvania......022, 062, 026, 065, 021, 063, 065, 124
Symphonic..........................................................026
Tandy ..................................................................011
Tashiko................................................................014
Tatung..................................................................111
Teac......................................................026, 085, 111
Technics ......................................................021, 109
Teknika ......................026, 022, 014, 129, 021, 100
Toshiba........................015, 055, 049, 051, 065, 116
Totevision ..................................................013, 014
TMK ....................................................013, 024, 047
Unitech................................................................013
Vector Research ........................009, 010, 015, 016
Victor ..................................................................010
Video Concepts..................009, 010, 015, 016, 113
Videosonic..........................................................013
Wards..................................026, 022, 013, 055, 001
............................................061, 014, 015, 021, 023
............................................029, 056, 096, 101, 102
..............................................................103, 107, 116
XR-1000 ..............................................021, 026, 061
Yamaha................................009, 010, 011, 018, 111
Zenith..........................................104, 119, 098, 128
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DBS Satellite System Codes
Programming For DBS Satellite System
1. Manually turn on DBS System.
Find the three digit code for your DBS System in the
code list below.
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until
the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the
CODE SEARCH button.
3. Press and release the DBS•SAT button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons.
After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.
5. Aim the remote at your DBS System and press the
POWER button. Your DBS System should turn off.
Note: If your DBS System does not respond, try all the codes for your
brand. If the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the
Code Search method on page 15.
6. With your DBS System on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP).
If the satellite system responds, no further
programming is required.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.
Most RCA, GE and ProScan Satellite systems will not require programming. Check to see if
your DBS Satellite System responds to the remote before you begin programming.
(OFF)
SATELLITE CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
ch +
231
8
9
7
56 4
power
Alphastar ............................................................079
Echostar (Dish System) ....................................089
Echosphere (Dish Net)......................................078
GE ........................................................071, 080, 081
Hitachi SYS I ......................................................084
Hitachi SYS II......................................................083
Hughes ........................................................077, 090
Magnavox............................................................085
JVC ......................................................................082
Panasonic ............................................................075
Philips..................................................................085
Primestar ............................................................076
Proscan ................................................071, 080, 081
RCA......................................................071, 080, 081
Sony......................................................................072
Toshiba ................................................................073
Uniden ................................................................086
DBS
SAT
code
search
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Programming For Cable
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 Instruments. ........................................003
Hamlin ........................................020, 021, 022, 035
Hitachi ................................................................003
Jasco ....................................................................011
Jerrold ........001, 003, 005, 007, 018, 023, 024, 046
Magnavox ..........................................................025
Movie Time ................................................027, 028
NSC..............................................................027, 028
OAK ............................................................029, 016
Panasonic....................................................000, 048
Philips ........011, 012, 013, 019, 025, 030, 031, 032
Pioneer ........................................................034, 033
RCA ....................................................000, 047, 049
Realistic ..............................................................009
Regal............................................................022, 035
Regency ..............................................................017
Rembrandt..........................................................003
Samsung..............................................................034
Scientific Atlanta........................006, 036, 037, 038
Signal ..................................................................018
Signature ............................................................003
Sprucer ................................................................000
Standard Components ......................................039
Starcom................................................001, 007, 018
Stargate................................................................018
Starquest..............................................................018
Tocom ..........................................................004, 023
Tusa......................................................................018
TV86 ....................................................................027
Unika ..................................................008, 009, 011
United Cable ......................................................001
Universal ....................................008, 009, 010, 011
Video Way ..........................................................044
View Star ....................................015, 016, 025, 027
Zenith ........................................................050, 051
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 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. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.
5. Aim the remote at your Cable Box and press the
POWER 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 15.
6. With your Cable Box on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If
the Cable Box responds, no further programming
is required.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference. CABLE BOX CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
power
ch +
231
8
9
7
56 4
(OFF)
CABLE
code
search
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DVD Codes
Programming For DVD
1. Manually turn on the DVD System.
Find the three digit code for your DVD System in the
code list below.
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until
the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the
CODE SEARCH button.
3. Press and release the DVD button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons.
After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.
5. Aim the remote at your DVD System and press the
POWER button. Your DVD System should turn off.
6. If the DVD System responds, no further
programming is required.
Note: If your DVD does not respond, try all the codes for your brand. If
the codes do not work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code
Search method on page 15.
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.
Most RCA, GE and ProScan DVD systems will not require programming. Check to see if
your DVD System responds to the remote before you begin programming.
(OFF)
DVD CODE
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
231
8
9
7
56 4
power
DVD
code
search
JVC......................................................................161
Magnavox..........................................................162
Mitsubishi..........................................................163
Philips ................................................................162
Pioneer ..............................................................165
ProScan ..............................................................160
Sony....................................................................166
RCA....................................................................160
Toshiba ..............................................................167
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Programming For Audio
This remote control will operate many features found in Audio/Video receivers and mini-systems.
The remote control is already programmed to operate most RCA and ProScan brand Audio/Video
receivers. Other brands of receivers and mini-systems need to be set up under the AUDIO button
prior to using the device.
vol +
1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control.
Find the three digit code for your AUDIO system in the
code list below.
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until
the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the
CODE SEARCH button.
3. Press and release the AUDIO button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons.
After your code is entered, the INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off. If the code is not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT
will blink. Check the code list and repeat process.
5. Aim the remote at the device you wish to control and
press the POWER button. The 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 15.
6. With your device on, press VOL+ (VOLUME UP). If it
responds, no further programming is required.
7. Enter your code and the type of device you
programmed here for easy reference.
Note: The CD codes need to be programmed using the DVD key.
(BLINK)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
power
231
8
9
7
56 4
(OFF)
AUDIO
code
search
AUDIO CODE
✓CD RCVR
Audio Component Code List
CD
Aiwa............................................................175, 203
ADC ....................................................................200
ADO ....................................................................201
Akai ....................................................................205
Denon..................................................................208
Dynatech ............................................................177
Emerson ..............................................................178
Fisher ..................................................179, 212, 213
GE ........................................................................216
Hitachi ................................................................180
Inkel ....................................................................220
JVC ..............................................................181, 221
Kenwood ............................................183, 222, 224
Luxman ..............................................................225
NEC ....................................................................184
Marantz ......................................................185, 226
MCS ....................................................................228
Mitsubishi..................................................229, 230,
Nakamichi ..................................................232, 233
Onkyo..................................................186, 234, 235
Optimus..............................................237, 238, 239
Panasonic............................................................188
Pioneer ........................................................189, 240
RCA ............................................................190, 211
Sansui..................................................................194
Sanyo ..................................................................250
Sears ....................................................................207
Sherwood............................................................243
Sony ....................................................195, 209, 244
Teac......................................................245, 246, 247
Technics ..............................................................197
Toshiba ................................................................231
Yamaha................................................198, 199, 248
AUDIO RECEIVER
Aiwa............................................250, 251, 252, 253
......................................................254, 255, 256, 257
JVC ......................................................................258
Kenwood ............................................................258
RCA ....................................................................259
Sony ............................................................260, 261
Yamaha................................................................263
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Note: Not all functions work for all brands. See page 12 for the
Audio code list to operate your brand of equipment.
TURNING ON THE RECEIVER OR MINI-SYSTEM
Point the remote control at the receiver and press the
AUDIO button. The receiver should turn on. In some cases,
it may require pressing the AUDIO button and then the
POWER button to turn the system on.
SELECTING ADEVICE INPUT
Device inputs such as CD Player or Tape Deck may be
selected depending on the features of your receiver or
mini-system. Input selection may be made either by press-
ing the labeled digit button, or by pressing the FUNCTION
button to cycle through the inputs available on your sys-
tem.
Note: You may need to experiment with your system since
manufacturers products do not all work the same way.
USING THE NUMBER BUTTONS TO CHANGE
AUDIO INPUTS
To select a device, press the number button (1-6) that corre-
sponds with the device you want to operate (CD, TAPE,
TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, & VIDEO 2).
USING THE FUNCTION BUTTON TO CHANGE
AUDIO DEVICES
To select a device, press the FUNCTION button until the
input you want to operate appears on your system.
OPERATING ACD PLAYER OR TAPE DECK
Use the Play, Forward, Reverse, Record, Stop, and Pause
buttons for CD players and tape decks. In some cases, the
Preset buttons (CH+/CH-) may work in changing tracks
on CD players.
OPERATING THE AM/FM TUNER
1. Press the AUDIO button
2. Press the TUNER (3) button
3. Press the AM/FM button to toggle between AM and FM
4. Use the Preset (CH+/CH-) buttons to move up and
down through the channel presets.
Operating Audio Functions
power
code
search
CABLE
DVD
sleep clear
guide
select
ch +
ch -
vol - vol +
info
mute
menu tv •
vcr
go
back
enter
AUDIO
TV VCR
231
8
097 564
DBS
SAT
am•fm
cd tape tuner
tv
function
rew play fwd
rec stop pause
video1video2
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The Sleep Function will turn off your TV automatically after the user programs the time interval
from one (1) to ninety-nine (99) minutes.
Sleep Function
1. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The INDICATOR
LIGHT will stay lit. Release the SLEEP button.
2. Enter time in minutes using the numerical key pad.
Indicator light will go off.
(Min: 1 minute/keypad entry 0-1)
(Max: 99 minutes/keypad entry 9-9)
3. Leave remote aimed at television.
IMPORTANT: Sleep Feature will not work unless
remote is aimed at television.
power
sleep
231
8
9
7
56 4
INDICATOR
LIGHT
To Turn Off The Sleep Timer:
1. Sleep timer program will be cancelled and reset to zero
by either of the following:
Press and hold SLEEP button until INDICATOR LIGHT
blinks or press POWER button, turning TV OFF.
(BLINK)
sleep
…
9
The Menu Function is used to make changes in the selected settings such as setting color, channels,
timer, etc. The MENU button invokes TV, DVD and DBS•SAT Modes. Each menu will vary from
brand to brand.
Menu Function
Entering the Menu Mode:
1. Push the device button on the remote for the desired
menu screen.
2. Push the Menu button.
This allows you to view the menu of the device chosen.
The menu should now be visible on your television.
3 While in Menu Mode these buttons will function
as follows:
VOL (Volume) -/+ buttons will operate as
cursor right and left.
CH (Channel) -/+ buttons will operate as
cursor up and down.
SELECT button applies the highlighted menu
item. INFO button will also apply the highlighted
item (Some brands will require INFO to be
pressed twice).
Some brands will require you to push the
number buttons to select the highlighted choice.
Exiting the Menu Mode:
To exit the Menu Mode and clear the screen, push the
device button you have chosen on the remote. Pushing
the SLEEP button will also exit the menu mode.
Note: The remote will automatically exit the Menu Mode after ten (10)
seconds of inactivity with no buttons being pushed.
(BLINK)
TV
(BLINK)
DBS
SAT
menu
select
ch +
ch -
vol - vol +
select
info
OR
231
8
9
7
56 4
TV
DBS
SAT sleep
OR
DVD
DVD
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Guide Function
The Guide Function is used to access the TV Guide Plus Menus and also DBS Satellite Program
guides. To apply this feature your TV or must have this features.
Entering the TV Guide Menu:
1. Push the TV button then the GUIDE button.
This will bring up the on screen TV program guide.
2. While the Guide menu is displayed, push the MENU
button. This puts the remote into TV Guide Plus
menu mode.
3 While in TV Guide Plus menu mode the INDICATOR
LIGHT blinks on and off. The buttons described below
will function as follows:
VOL (Volume) -/+ buttons will operate as
navigation right and left.
CH (Channel) -/+ buttons will operate as
navigation up and down.
SELECT button is used to select the desired
Guide menu item.
Entering the DBS Satellite Guide Menu:
1. Push the DBS•SAT button then the MENU button.
This will bring up the on screen DBS menu screen.
2. While the menu is displayed, push the GUIDE button.
This will display the DBS Program Guide and allow
you to navigate.
3 While in DBS menu mode the INDICATOR LIGHT
blinks on and off. The buttons described below
will function as follows:
VOL (Volume) -/+ buttons will operate as
navigation right and left.
CH (Channel) -/+ buttons will operate as
navigation up and down.
SELECT button is used to select the desired
Guide menu item.
Exiting the Guide Menu:
To exit the Guide Menu and clear the screen, push
the device button you have chosen on the remote.
Pushing the SLEEP button will also clear the Guide
menu mode.
Note: The remote will automatically exit the Menu Mode after ten (10)
seconds of inactivity with no buttons being pushed.
(BLINK)
TV
guide
menu
TV
DBS
SAT
sleep
select
select
ch +
ch -
vol - vol +
(BLINK)
TV
guide
menu
select
select
ch +
ch -
vol - vol +
OR
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Programming With Code Search
Identifying Codes From Your Universal Remote
1. Manually turn on the device you wish to program.
2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR
LIGHT lights, then release CODE SEARCH.
3. Press and release the device button for the device you are
programming. The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once,
then remain lit.
4. Press and release POWER until your device turns off.
Important: You may have to press POWER up to 200 times.
5. When your device turns off, press ENTER, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.
1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR
LIGHT lights, then release CODE SEARCH.
2. Press and release the device button for the code you are
retrieving. The Indicator Light will blink once.
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 your TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System, DVD, Cable Box or Audio System does not respond
after you have tried all the codes for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching
for your code by following the steps below.
If you need to find the three-digit code for your TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System, DVD, Cable
Box or Audio System after your device is set-up use this procedure.
(OFF)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
power
enter
…
(OFF)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
9
code
search
code
search
code
search
(BLINK)
power
code
search
CABLE
DVD
TV VCR
DBS
SAT

(BLINK)
power
code
search
CABLE
DVD
TV VCR
DBS
SAT

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PROBLEM
Red light not blinking when you press any key
The remote does not operate
your video devices
Not performing commands properly
Problems programming a TV/VCR
Combo Unit
VCR not recording
Problems changing channels
No response after pressing a key
Flashing Indicator Light
SOLUTION
A) Replace the batteries with 2 new AAA
alkaline batteries.
B) Check if batteries are properly installed.
A) Try all the codes listed for your brand.
B) Try the Code Search method (page 15).
Start Code Search over again to locate
the proper code for full compatibility.
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.
If your original remote required ENTER after
a channel, press ENTER after you select a
channel.
A) Make sure you have new batteries and you
are aiming your remote at your devices.
B) Check that batteries are properly
installed. See page 2.
Invalid Code for the device. Check the Code
list and reprogram the Remote Control.
Help Line
Trouble Shooting
If you need additional set-up help, please call the Help Line at:
1-800-420-7968
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.
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ANT200 Amplified TV Antenna
To receive UHF or VHF stations or serve as a backup for
cable outages, purchase the RCAAmplified TV Antenna.
Switching between your cable or satellite and your anten-
na is made easy with an integrated A/B switch. Hooks up
to any TV and includes all necessary accessories.
Features include:
- Dipoles tilt and rotate for improved picture
- UHF Loop turn range of 345°
- Gold plated connectors for improved signal
conductivity
- Manual Gain Control to Boost Signal
- Five-Year Limited Warranty
- Measures 83⁄4H. X 81⁄2W. X 41⁄8D.
ANT200
$4595
Plus Shipping/Handling
& Sales Tax
ANT200
Turn Just About Any Electrical Outlet Into A
Phone Jack Instantly*
Exclusive technology sends phone signal through the elec-
trical wiring in your home.
No Wiring, No Drilling, No Tools!
Installs In Two Simple Steps
STEP 1
Plug Base Unit into electri-
cal outlet near an existing
phone jack, and connect
phone jack to Base Unit
with included phone cord.
STEP 2
Plug Extension Unit into
any other electrical outlet
and connect phone to
Extension Unit.
Wireless
Phone Jack System
Wireless
Phone Jack System
Works With:
Corded Phones
Cordless Phones
Answering Machines
Fax Machines
Computer Modems
Compatible With:
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Three-Way Calling
Speed Dialing
RC926
$7995
Plus Shipping/Handling
& Sales Tax
RC926 Wireless Phone Jack
RCA Accessories
The following RCA accessories are available through
your RCA dealer or by calling 1-800-338-0376.
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How To Order
Description Model # Price Qty. Total
Wireless Phone Jack RC926 $79.95
Amplified TV Antenna ANT200 $44.95
Sales Tax We are required by law to collect
the appropriate sales tax for each
individual state, county, and
locality to which the merchandise
is being sent.
Shipping and Handling $5.00
Total Amount Due
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City/State: ________________________________________
Zip: ______________________________________________
Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________
❐Check Enclosed ❐Money Order Enclosed
❐Visa ❐MasterCard ❐Discover
Card Number:
■■■■■■■■ – ■■■■■■■■ – ■■■■■■■■ – ■■■■■■■■
Exp:________________
Signature: ________________________________________
To order, see your local RCA retailer. Or:
ORDER BY PHONE:
Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready
and call the toll-free number listed below.
This number should only be used to place orders for
the above-listed Accessories.
1-800-338-0376
ORDER BY MAIL:
Complete this order from and mail to:
RCA Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
Include this completed form with your order.
Shipping and handling is charged for all orders.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for mail orders.
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90 Day Warranty
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. warrants that for 90
days from date of purchase, it will 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 Consumer Electronics, Inc.’s
sole obligation under this warranty. Thomson Consumer
Electronics, Inc. will not be responsible for any incidental or
consequential damages, or for any loss arising in connec-
tion 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 limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty excludes
defects or damage due to misuse, abuse, or neglect. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
© 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 Alameda Ave.
Socorro, TX 79927
PRCU510IB Rev0600
Trademark(s) ®Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Made in China
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