Learning. RCA RCU1010RF

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Learning

Learning Tips

Before transferring commands from your original remote to the RCU1010RF, check out these useful tips on Learning.

1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the RCU1010RF and your original remote(s).

2. It is recommended that a Master Clear be done before attempting any Learning.

This clears all Learned commands for all component modes. (See section on

Master Clear.)

3. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU1010RF so the

IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RCU1010RF Learn sensor, located at the bottom of the remote.

4. The distance between the two remotes should be approximately 2-3 inches apart.

5. To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity with the Learning process, you may wish to experiment by learning two or three keys initially. Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired functions from your original remote.

6. Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with the

IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep the remotes at least three feet away from such light sources.

7. When learning a key, do not release the key on your original remote until the Learning Success Screen is displayed on the RCU1010RF touchscreen, which takes approximately 2-3 seconds. Until this occurs, the LCD touchscreen will display the Learning Please Wait Screen.

8. You cannot learn any commands under the LCD

LEARN

, LCD

MACRO

,

SETUP

,

BACKLIGHT

or any LCD component keys.

9. If there is a problem during the Learning process, the LED indicator light flashes for two seconds and the Learning Error Screen appears on the touchscreen. The unit still remains in Learning Mode.

10. All Learned keys are saved automatically.

11. When the memory is full, the display shows the Memory Full Screen and the LED indicator light flashes for two seconds. It is not possible to learn any keys without first clearing Learned commands under a component mode.

Code Learning

Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they control. Once you have programmed in the list code for your specific component, you can customize the RCU1010RF touchscreen to include certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not embedded in the preset code. This allows you to transfer the best features from existing remotes to the RCU1010RF remote.

Your RCU1010RF has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under the mode(s) of your choice. The RCU1010RF can store more than 30 key commands for each original remote. Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (i.e., the RCU1010RF can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.).

Once you have taught your RCU1010RF any additional commands from the original remotes and set your Key Label Options, use the Learned Key Reference Pages in this manual to enter your customized options for each mode.

Learning Commands

Now you’re ready to have your RCU1010RF learn the commands from your existing remote(s).

All Learned keys are saved automatically. Remember: only one original remote can be stored under any one mode. The RCU1010RF can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.

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Learning Commands (continued)

1. Gather all the remotes that you want to learn and have them all lined up on a flat surface before going into the Learn IR Mode.

2. Place the first original remote in the Learning position (see

Learning Tips section on pg. 17). Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU1010RF so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RCU1010RF Learn sensor, located at the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be positioned 2-3 inches apart.

3. If the original remote is a universal remote, you must press the component key on that remote to select the desired mode before proceeding with Learning. For example, pressing the

VCR

key on your original universal remote will allow your

RCU1010RF to learn from that component mode. If the original remote is a dedicated remote, e.g., a DVD remote only, this step is not needed.

4. Press and hold the SETUP key on the RCU1010RF’s rubber keypad for 2-3 seconds until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Code Setup Mode? Screen.

5. Release the SETUP key.

6. Press and release the LCD LEARN key. The Learn IR Mode?

Screen is displayed.

7. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR,

SAT

, AUX, PVR/DVR, etc.). The Learn IR Key? Screen is displayed.

8. Press and release the LCD key or the rubber key on the

RCU1010RF that you wish to use to store the Learned commands. The Learning Please Wait Screen appears.

Note:

You cannot learn any commands under the LCD

LEARN

, LCD MACRO, SETUP, BACKLIGHT or any LCD component keys.

9. Press and hold the original remote key you want to transfer to the RCU1010RF until the Success Screen, followed by the

Learn IR Key? Screen, appears in the display. This process can take 2-3 seconds to complete.

10. Release the original remote key. If there is a problem during the Learning process, the LCD displays the Learning Error

Screen for three seconds but still remains in the Learning

Setup Mode. If this occurs, try adjusting the distance between the remotes slightly and repeat from step 8.

11. Repeat steps 8-10 for other keys to be learned.

12. When all the original remote commands have been learned, press and release the SETUP key. The display shows the

Learning Completed Screen, followed by the Learn IR Mode?

Screen. At this point, you can press and release the next component key for additional remotes you want the

RCU1010RF to learn and repeat steps 7-10. Remember: Each time you learn from a different component, you must put your original remote in that component mode. If the original remote is a dedicated remote, e.g., a DVD remote only, this step is not needed.

13. The Learning process is now complete. To exit the Setup

Mode, press and release the LCD EXIT key, followed by the

LCD OK key on the Exit Setup Screen.

Note:

If the LCD EXIT key does not respond, press and release the SETUP key repeatedly until the Exit Setup

Screen appears.

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