RCA RCU300 Universal Remote User manual

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Table Of Contents

Button Description..............................................................................2-3

Battery Installation ................................................................................3

Programming Your Universal Remote

TV................................................................................................4

TV Codes ................................................................................4-5

VCR ........................................................................................5-6

VCR Codes ............................................................................6-7

DBS ............................................................................................7

DBS Codes ................................................................................7

Cable Box................................................................................7-8

Cable Box Codes ......................................................................8

DVD ............................................................................................9

DVD Codes................................................................................9

Programming With Code Search ........................................................9

Retrieving Codes ..................................................................................10

TV Menu ................................................................................................11

DBS Menu..............................................................................................12

DVD Menu ............................................................................................13

Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................14

This RCA Universal Remote Is Compatible With

Most Models Of The Following Brands

(Of Infrared Remote Controlled Components manufactured after 1990):

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Button Description

INDICATOR LIGHT

The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.

OFF/ON

The OFF/ON 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 OFF/ON button to turn the device off.

CODE SEARCH

Used to program the remote or to search through codes.

DBS/CABLE, VCR/DVD, TV

The DBS/CABLE, VCR/DVD, and TV buttons are used to select the device you want to control.

REW, PLAY, FF, REC, PAUSE, STOP

The REW, PLAY, FF, REC, PAUSE, and STOP buttons operate the same as on your original VCR remote. You must press the

RECORD button twice to begin recording.

TV/VCR

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.

VOL & CHAN

The VOL (Volume) and CHAN (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 set up menu.

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.

5. Aim the remote at your TV and press the OFF/ON 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 9.

6. With your TV on, press

CHAN+ . If the TV responds, no further programming is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

CODE

SEARCH

INDICATOR

LIGHT

TV

(BLINK)

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

OFF/ON

CHAN

TV CODE

(OFF)

Battery Installation

Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the battery case, then insert the batteries.

3. Press and push the battery cover back into place.

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.

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TV Code List

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

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

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TV Code List Continued

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

Programming For VCR Continued

5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press the OFF/ON 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 9.

6. With your VCR on, press

CHAN+ . If the VCR responds, no further programming is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

VCR Code List

OFF/ON

CHAN

VCR CODE

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.

CODE

SEARCH

3. Press and release the VCR/DVD button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).

4. Enter the code using the

Number Buttons.

VCR/

DVD

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

After your code is entered, the

INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

(OFF)

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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

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

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VCR Code List Continued

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

Programming For DBS

Follow same instructions for programming Cable Box but use DBS code list.

The DBS codes are programmed using the DBS/CABLE key.

DBS Code List

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

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.

CODE

SEARCH

INDICATOR

LIGHT

DBS/

CABLE

(BLINK)

3. Press and release the

DBS/CABLE button

(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).

Programming For Cable Box Continued

4. Enter the code using the

Number Buttons.

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

After your code is entered, the

INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

5. Aim the remote at your Cable

Box and press the OFF/ON 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 9.

6. With your Cable Box on, press

CHAN+ . If the Cable Box responds, no further programming is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

OFF/ON

(OFF)

CHAN

CABLE CODE

Cable Box Code List

ABC ......................................001, 003, 004

..............................................005, 006, 007

Antronix ........................................008, 009

Archer............................008, 009, 010, 011

Cabletenna ............................................008

Cableview..............................................008

Century ..................................................011

Citizen....................................................011

Colour Voice..................................012, 013

Comtronics ............................................015

Contec ..................................................016

Eastern ..................................................017

Garrard ..................................................011

GC Electronics ......................................009

Gemini ..........................................018, 019

General Instru ......................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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Programming For DVD

Follow same instructions for programming VCR but use

DVD code list.

DVD CODE

The DVD codes are programmed using the

VCR/DVD key.

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

Retrieving Codes

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.

1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release CODE

SEARCH.

CODE

SEARCH

INDICATOR

LIGHT

2. Press and release the device button for the device’s code you are retrieving ( TV,

VCR/DVD, or DBS/CABLE ).

The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once then remain lit.

DBS/

CABLE

VCR/

DVD TV

(BLINK)

Programming With Code Search

If your TV, VCR, DVD, 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.

1. Turn on the device you wish to program.

2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release CODE

SEARCH.

CODE

SEARCH

INDICATOR

LIGHT

3. Press and release the device button for the device you are programming ( TV, VCR/DVD or

DBS/CABLE ). The INDICATOR

LIGHT will blink once then remain lit.

4. Press and release OFF/ON until your device turns off.

Important: You may have to press

OFF/ON up to 200 times.

5. When your device turns off, press the ENTER button, the

INDICATOR LIGHT will go off.

DBS/

CABLE

VCR/

DVD TV

(BLINK)

OFF/ON

ENTER

(OFF)

3. Press and release CODE

SEARCH . The INDICATOR

LIGHT will turn off.

4. Starting with 0 on the keypad, press the number buttons in order ( 0-9 ) until the

INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.

5. The number which causes the

INDICATOR LIGHT to blink is the first digit of your code.

6. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all three numbers in the code.

0

CODE

SEARCH

…

9

(OFF)

(BLINK)

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Television Menu Function

The TV Menu is used to make changes in the TV settings such as setting color, channels, timers, etc.

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 .

CHAN+/keys will operate as

CURSOR UP/DOWN .

For RCA, GE, ProScan TVs pushing the

MENU 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 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.

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TV

MENU

(BLINK)

VOL

CHAN

MENU

TV

DBS Menu Function

The DBS Menu is used to navigate thru the Guide screens, to make changes in the DBS settings such as channel lists, passwords, etc.

Entering the DBS Menu Mode:

DBS/

CABLE

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 INDICATOR

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 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.

MENU

(BLINK)

VOL

CHAN

7

MENU

ENTER

DBS/

CABLE

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DVD Menu Function

The DVD Menu is used to navigate thru the Navigation screens, to change settings such as language, sub-titles, etc.

Entering the DVD Menu Mode:

VCR/

DVD

1. Push the VCR/DVD 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 INDICATOR

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 VCR/DVD 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 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.

MENU

(BLINK)

VOL

CHAN

MENU

VCR/

DVD

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

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 9).

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 batteries, and you are aiming your remote at your devices.

B) Check that batteries are properly installed.

(See page 3).

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.

Questions

Please visit www.rca.com

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RCA Accessories

The following RCA accessories are available through your RCA dealer or by calling 1-800-338-0376.

RC926 Wireless Phone Jack

Turn Just About Any Electrical Outlet Into A

Phone Jack Instantly

Exclusive technology sends phone signal through the electrical wiring in your home.

No Wiring, No Drilling, No Tools!

Installs In Two Simple Steps

STEP 1

Plug Base Unit into electrical outlet near an existing phone jack, and connect phone jack to Base Unit with included phone cord.

Wireless

Phone Jack System

STEP 2

Plug Extension Unit into any other electrical outlet and connect phone to

Extension Unit.

Wireless

Phone Jack System

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Works With:

Corded Phones

Cordless Phones

Answering Machines

Fax Machines

Computer Modems

Compatible With:

Call Waiting

Call Forwarding

Three-Way Calling

Speed Dialing

$

RC926

79 95

Plus Shipping/Handling

& Sales Tax

ANT200 Amplified TV Antenna

To receive UHF or VHF stations or serve as a backup for cable outages, purchase the RCA Amplified TV Antenna.

Switching between your cable or satellite and your antenna is made easy with an integrated A/B switch. Hooks up to any TV and includes all necessary accessories.

Features include:

- Dipoles tilt and rotate for improved picture

- UHF Loop turn range of 345°

- Gold plated connectors for improved signal conductivity

- Manual Gain Control to Boost Signal

- Five-Year Limited Warranty

- Measures 8 3 ⁄

4

H. X 8 1 ⁄

2

W. X 4 1 ⁄

8

D.

$

ANT200

45 95

Plus Shipping/Handling

& Sales Tax

ANT200

How To Order

To order, see your local RCA retailer. Or:

ORDER BY PHONE:

Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below.

This number should only be used to place orders for the above-listed Accessories.

1-800-338-0376

ORDER BY MAIL:

Complete this order from and mail to:

RCA Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

Include this completed form with your order.

Description

Shipping and Handling

Model # Price Qty. Total

Wireless Phone Jack RC926 $79.95

Amplified TV Antenna ANT200 $45.95

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.

$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: ________________________________________

Shipping and handling is charged for all orders.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for mail orders.

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Limited 90 Day Warranty

Thomson multimedia 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 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 in ability 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.

© 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.

Product Exchange Center

11721 Alameda Ave.

Socorro, TX 79927

PRCU300 Rev0901

Trademark(s) ®Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Made in Indonesia www.rca.com

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