Contec RT-U50, CheckMate V RT-U50 Programming & Operating Instructions Manual

CheckMate® V

Model RT-U50

Universal Remote

Control

Programming & Operating

Instructions

To have a clearer idea of the features and

capabilities of your remote control, take a moment

to carefully read these instructions

Save for future reference.

Rev. 10/2002. © 2002, CONTEC CORPORATION

1. Introduction

Your Checkmate® V, Model RT-U50, universal remote control
is simple to program, easy to use, and can operate up to four
(5) electronic devices, which include:

CABLE Cable set-top terminals
TV Televisions
VIDEO VCR
DVD DVD players
AUDIO Audio-video receivers, amplifiers, CD players,

cassette players, DMX / DCR Digital Music
converters

Before you can use your remote control, it must be
programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices.

2. Before Getting Started

Some of the special features on your remote control are:

Point and Press™ Programming

Lets you program your TV, VIDEO, DVD and AUDIO
devices without using codes. For more information, see
sections 5, 6 and 7.

SmartKeys™

Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE], [TV] and
[PPV/LOCK] buttons. For more information, see section 9.

Mode Lock™

Your model RT-U50 remote comes “locked” in its cable
operating mode. To operate more functions on your TV,
VCR, DVD or Audio devices, see section 11.

[DEVICE] Button

[DEVICE] button operates only when Mode Lock™ feature
is unlocked. When [DEVICE] is pressed, one of the
power buttons will light up indicating the current device
being operated. While the current mode power button is
illuminated, press a non-illuminated power button to
operate a different device.

[VCR / DVD / VOD] Button

“Toggles” the VCR buttons between Cable “Video-On­Demand” (VOD), VCR or DVD functions.

Memory Guard™

Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.

Time Out

Shuts remote off if any button is pressed and held for 45
seconds. This extends battery life in the event the
remote becomes lodged under or between heavy objects.

Reset

Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings.
For more information, see section 12.

3. Installing / Replacing Batteries

Install two (2) new AAA batteries - alkaline type batteries are
recommended for longer operating life. Properly match the “+
/ -” ends of the batteries with the diagram in the battery
compartment.

Low Battery Indication - when the batteries become low
and need to be replaced, the [CABLE], [TV], [VCR], [DVD],
and [AUDIO] buttons will no longer illuminate during operation.
When this happens, install two (2) new AAA alkaline
batteries to restore normal operation to the remote control.

Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates
reprogramming after battery changes.

4. Programming Cable Set-Top Terminal

Your remote control is pre-programmed to operate
Motorola’s DCT® (digital) and CFT2200 (analog) set-top
terminals. If you are operating either of these cable
set-top terminals, no cable programming is
necessary - proceed to section 6.

If you need to operate another cable set-top terminal, look up
the brand and model number in the Cable Setup Code list. If
you are not sure of your brand and model, contact your cable
company.

To program (setup) your cable set-top terminal...

1. Turn on your cable set-top terminal.

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in

sequence.

3. Press [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button lights up.

4. From the Cable Setup Code list, locate and enter the 3­digit code for your brand and model.

5. Press [CABLE] to lock in the code. The [CABLE] button
will blink and go out.

Cable brand & setup code ___________________________

5. Programming TV, VIDEO, DVD or AUDIO Devices

If you have a TV that’s operated by remote control, it’s
recommended that you plug it directly into a wall outlet instead
of the cable set-top terminal.

To program (setup) your TV, VCR, DVD or AUDIO...

1. Turn on the device you wish to program (i.e., TV, VCR,

DVD or AUDIO)

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
sequence.

3. Press [TV] (or [VCR], [DVD] [AUDIO]). The button of the
device you wish to program will light up.

4 a. Press and hold [CH Ù] until your device turns off. As

soon as your device turns off, release [CH Ù].

OR

b. From the Setup Code list of your device, locate and

enter the 3-digit code until your device turns off. If
multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter
several 3-digit codes until your device turns off.

5. Press [MUTE].

a. If your device turns back on, press [TV] (or [VCR],

[DVD] [AUDIO]) to lock in the code. The button will
blink and go out.

b. If your device doesn’t turn back on, repeat steps 4

and 5 above until you can turn your device off and
on.

TV brand & setup code _____________________________

VCR brand & setup code _____________________________

DVD brand & setup code _____________________________

AUDIO brand & setup code ___________________________

u NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming
method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your device
off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct
matching code. Try pressing [CH Ú] one step at a time until
you find a code that turns your device back on.

6. Programming TV / VCR Combination

1. First, program your remote for the TV functions

a. Refer to Section 5
b. Find a TV Setup Code that operates the TV functions

(power, vol Ù/Ú, mute, CH Ù/Ú, 0 – 9) of your TV /
VCR unit.

2. Then, program your remote for the VCR functions
a. Refer to Section 5

b. Enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR Setup Code until

a code is found that operates the VCR functions

(play,

stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record) of your
TV / VCR unit.

Note: You can not use the Point and Press™
Programming method to program the VCR functions of
your TV / VCR unit.

7. Programming a 2nd TV, VCR, DVD

Instead of programming an Audio device, you can program
your remote to operate a 2nd TV, 2nd VCR, or 2nd DVD player.

To program a 2nd TV to your remote’s [AUDIO]
button…

1. Turn on your 2nd TV.

2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
sequence.

3. Press [AUDIO], then [TV]. The [AUDIO] and [TV] buttons
will start blinking.

4 a. Press and hold [CH Ù] until your 2nd TV turns off. As

soon as your 2nd TV turns off, release [CH Ù].

OR

b. From the TV Setup Code list, locate and enter the 3-

digit code until your 2nd TV turns off. If multiple codes
are listed, you may have to enter several 3-digit
codes until your 2nd TV turns off.

5. Press [MUTE].

a. If your 2

nd

TV turns back on, press [AUDIO] to lock in

the code. The [AUDIO] button will blink and go out.

b. If your 2nd TV doesn’t turn back on, repeat steps 4

and 5 above until you can turn your 2nd TV off and
on.

u NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming
method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your 2nd TV
off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct
matching code. Try pressing [CH Ú] one step at a time until
find a code that turns your 2nd TV back on.

If you want to program a 2nd VCR or DVD player in the above
example, you would press [AUDIO], then [VCR] or [DVD] in
step 3., then follow steps 4. and 5. referring to the Video
Setup Code list.

8. Programming Volume Control

When you first program your remote, volume / mute are
controlled through your TV (except AUDIO volume which
defaults to the AUDIO device).

The volume control options in each mode of the remote are:

CABLE TV (default), Cable or Audio.
TV TV (default), Cable or Audio.
VIDEO TV (default), Cable or Audio.
DVD TV (default), Cable or Audio
AUDIO Audio device (default), Cable or TV.

To control volume / mute through your cable set-top
terminal in the remote’s cable mode…

1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
sequence.

2. Press [CABLE] to select the cable mode. The [CABLE]