Contec CheckMate V RT-U50-25S User Manual

CheckMate® V
Model RT-U50-25S
Universal Remote
Control
Programming & Operating
Instructions
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capabilities of your remote control, take a moment
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Rev. 09/2003. © 2003, CONTEC CORPORATION

1. Introduction

Your Checkmate is simple to program, easy to use, and can operate up to five (5) electronic devices, which include:
CABLE Cable set-top terminals TV Televisions VCR VCR DVD DVD AUDIO Receivers, amplifiers, CD players
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, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices without using codes. For more information, see Sections 5 and 14.
SmartKeys™
Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE] and [TV] 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
The [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
Press and hold to “toggle” the transport (Play, Stop, Rew...) buttons between Cable (Video-On-Demand), VCR or DVD functions.
Memory Guard
Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Time Out
®
V, Model RT-U50, universal remote control
®
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 “+ / -” 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], [AUDIO] buttons will not illuminate normally, or at all, during operation. When this happens, install two (2) new
batteries to restore normal operation to the remote
alkaline control.
Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
4. Programming Cable Set-Top Terminal
Your CheckMate® V remote is pre-programmed a UEC digital set-top terminal.
To operate a different cable set-top terminal, look up the brand and model in the Cable Setup Code list. If you are not sure of your brand and model, contact your cable operator.
1. Press [SELECT] then [MUTE] together until the power / mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE.
2. From the Cable Setup Code list your brand / model and enter it on the keypad of the remote control. The cable set-top terminal will turn off.
3. Then, press [SELECT] to lock in the code. The power / mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
Cable Setup Codes
UEC
Motorola DCT, CFT2200 CFT2100, CFT2000
Jerrold DL4, DP(V), DQN(V), DPBB
AAA alkaline batteries. Properly match the
AAA
to operate
, locate the 3-digit code for
001
001 002
003
Scientific Atlanta Explorer® Explorer® (#, *) Explorer® (Blue Ridge) Explorer (WorldGate™) 8600X 8600
Pace 510 Digital HD Digital
Pioneer Voyager™ BA-V1000, BA-V2000
Tocom 5503VIP, 5507, 5508
Zenith MM 2500 Digital
5. Programming TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO Devices
Code Entry Programming

1. Turn on all the electronic devices (TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO) you want to program the remote to operate.

2. Press [SELECT] then [MUTE] together until the power / mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLEÆ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE…).
3. a. To program your TV, locate the 3-digit code for your
brand in the TV Setup Code list and enter it on the keypad of the remote control. Entry of the correct code will cause your TV to turn off. If multiple codes are listed for your brand, you may have to enter different codes until your TV turns off.
b. As soon as you have entered a 3-digit code that turns
your TV off, press [MUTE].
1. If the TV turns back on, press [SELECT] to lock in the code. The power / mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
Or
2. If the TV does not turn back on, enter a different 3-digit setup code until your TV turns back on. Then press [SELECT] to lock in the code. The power / mode buttons will blink 3-times and go
out.
004 010 011 012 005 006
004 010
004 007
008
009 013
4. To program your VCR or DVD, refer to the VCR or
5. To program your AUDIO equipment, refer to the
Point and Press® Programming
This method allows you to program using the correct command that you select in a variety of codes until you find the code that operates your device. You then lock in the correct code as described below.
The following instructions describe how to program your remote control using the [CH ] or [CH ] buttons ("Power" function during programming). You may also program your remote control using other buttons / functions as described in Section 14. When using this method, there are several important points to remember:
The order in which you program your electronic devices is
There may be several codes that turn your electronic
While the remote is searching for the correct setup
It may take several minutes for the remote to find the

Programming your electronic devices using the [Ch ] or [Ch ] buttons (“Power” function during programming)...

1. Turn on all the electronic devices (TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO)

2. Press [SELECT] then [MUTE] together until the power /
3. Press and hold the [CH ] button until one
DVD Setup Code lists and repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
AUDIO Setup Code list above.
. Instead, the remote control automatically finds
codes
important.
not
devices on / off (or perform other functions). Once you lock-in a code, be sure to check the available functions for that device (i.e. TV - Vol ▲/▼, Mute, TV Input , VCR ­Play, Stop..., DVD - Play, Stop..., AUDIO - Vol▲/▼, Mute) to see if they are operating.
code(s) for your electronic devices, it is possible that other (previously programmed) devices may turn on / off (or perform other functions). If this occurs, continue pressing the [CH ] or [CH ] buttons (or the buttons described in Section 14) until you find the correct code for the device you are programming.
correct code that turns your device off (or performs another selected function). During this time, the power / mode buttons will illuminate in fast-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE…).

you want to program the remote to operate.

mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE…).
off. While you are pressing the [CH ] button, the power /
and repeat steps 2 and 3
the remote control without
device turns
mode buttons will illuminate in fast-rotation. As soon as one device turns off, release the [CH ] button.
4. Press [MUTE]. If the device that turned off...
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 above for each of the remaining
6. Programming TV / VCR Combinations
1. First
2. Next
3. Last
7. Programming Your TV / DVD or TV / VCR / DVD
Combination.... .................................................................
n
1. First
2. Next
a. Turns back on, press [SELECT] to lock in this code.
The power / mode buttons will blink 3-times and go
out.
Or
b. Does not turn back on, press [CH ] one step at a
time until that device turns back on. Each time you press the [CH ▼] button, the power / mode buttons will illuminate once DVD Æ VCR Æ TV Æ CABLE).
Once you have found a code that turns the device on / off, press [SELECT] to lock in this code. The power / mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
electronic devices you wish to program the remote to operate.
, turn on your TV / VCR combination device and
install a VHS tape.
, program your remote to operate the TV functions.
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in Section 5, find a TV functions (power, Vol, ▲/▼, Mute) of your TV / VCR unit.
, program your remote to operate the VCR functions.
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in Section 5, enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR Setup Code for your brand until a code is found that operates the transport functions (play, stop, rew, fwd, pause, rec) of your TV / VCR unit.
, turn on your TV / DVD combination device and install
a DVD.
, program your remote to operate the TV functions.
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in Section 5, find a TV Setup Code functions (Power, Vol ▲/▼, Mute) of your TV / DVD unit.
in reverse fast-rotation (AUDIO Æ
Setup Code that operates the TV
that operates the TV
, program your remote to operate the DVD functions.
3. Last
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in Section 5, enter, lock and test each 3-digit DVD Setup
for your brand until a code is found that operates the
Code transport functions (PLAY, STOP, REW, FWD, PAUSE, REC) of your TV / DVD unit.
Before you can test for the correct DVD setup code, you must first press and hold the [VCR / DVD / VOD] button until the [DVD] button illuminates.
4. If you have a TV / VCR / DVD then program your remote to operate the
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in Section 5, enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR Setup
for your brand until a code is found that operates the
Code VCR transport functions (PLAY, STOP, REW, FWD, PAUSE, REC) of your TV / DVD / VCR unit.
Before you can test for the correct VCR setup code, you must first press and hold the [VCR / DVD / VOD] button until the [VCR] button illuminates.

TV Setup Codes

Admiral Adventura Aiwa Akai Amark Amstrad Anam
Apex 030 038 427
AOC Audiovox Belcor Bell & Howell Broksonic Brokwood Candle Centurion Citizen 068 091 211 233 Concerto 073 095 Contec 147 Coronado Craig 223 Crown 023 Curtis Mathes 016 054 107 108 211
Daewoo
Daytron 073 095 107 108
combination unit, you would
026
054 047 214 053 023 215 157
222 223
217 218 219 220 221
053 220 073 211 165 167 073 068 091 095 107 108
023
213 051 068 073 095 158 159 189 191 194 196 197 198 200 202 204 205 206 207 209
functions.
VCR
211
Dumont 073 Electro Home Elektra 353 Emerson
Envision Fisher 355 356 Funai GE
Gibralta
Goldstar (LG)
Grundig 233 Hall Mark 073 095
Hitachi
Inkel 364 JC Penney
JVC
Kawasho KMC KTV 023 053 233 366 Kurazai 211 213 LG (Goldstar)
Lodgenet Logik 211 213 Luxman LXI 024 026 157 Magnavox (Philips)
Majestic 211 213 Marantz 053 107 Megatron 215 Memorex
MGA/Mitsubishi
Montgomery Ward
NEC 028 068 090 108 200 Orion
Panasonic 042 043 044 045 046
073 095
016 023 053 064 103 139 158 159 164 165 166 167 168 169 392 400 401 402 408 415 073 095
047 015 018 042 044 049 054 055 068 073 090 095 101 102 103 389 390 396 403 406 407 023 048 053 068 073 090 095 360 023 053 068 073 090 107 108
023 068 095 096 097 098 099
039 053 068 073 092
095 102 355 104 105 410 073 095 023
023 053 068 073 090 107 108 233 360 361 211 213
068 073 095
072
023 068 071 073 089 090 091 093 134 385 387 397 404
090 211 405 053 068 073 090 095 107 109 110 216 384 394 395 398 399 022 023 026 053 071 072 108 211 213
019 159 160 161 162 163 382
108
360
396
109
355
233
361
397
388
107
233
100
106
108
213
VCR Setup Codes
Philco
Philips(Magnavox)
Pilot 073 094 233 Pioneer 111 144 383 Portland 023 068 ProScan Proton 090 371 Pulsar 073 Quasar 044 Radio Shack Realistic RCA
Sampo 090 108 Samsung
Sanyo Scott 090 108 168 Sears
Sharp
Signature 2000 Sony 014 020 Soundesign 091 Squareview 157 Supre-Macy Sylvania
Symphonic Tatung 044 Techwood Teknika
Telerent Tera 381 Tevion TMK 068 090 Toshiba 030 031 Totevision Universal 068 102 Vidtech Wards 068 090 White Westinghouse XR-1000 213 Yamaha York 090 108 Zenith 391 405 406
023 053 091 023 068 071 073 089 090 091 093 134 385 387 397 404
055 070
073 022 166 168 042 052 053 054 055 069 070
015 016 017 023 031 090 107 108 134 147 151 153 386 411 353 355 356 376 377
023 031 038 039 068 353 355 356 016 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 393 395 409 023 026 108 211 213
380 068 071 072 090 091 093 107 108 157 158 047 157
068 023 068 213 023 213
065 414
233
068
211 408
068
047 048 049 050 051
068
071
372
021
072
091
038
039
072
168
Admiral Adventura Aiwa Akai
Audio Dynamics Bell & Howell Broksonic Canon 086 362 Citizen 033 172 Colortyme Craig 172 363 Curtis Mathes Daewoo
Daytron DBX 243 291 Dynatech Emerson
Fisher 035 081 Funai GE 086 172 174 Go Video 348 349 350 Goldstar (LG) 247 331 Harman Kardon Hitachi 078 132 Instant Replay JC Penney JCL 086 JVC
Kenwood 120 132 238 243 247 LG (Goldstar) Lloyd 132 Logik LXI 132 331 Magnavox (Philips) Marantz
Marta 331 Matsui 368 Memorex
Mitsubishi MTC 132 172 Montgomery Ward Multi Tech NEC
Orion
Panasonic 112 117
066
075
132 269 275 354 243 291 357 333 337 358 359
291
086 112 247 291 033 343 347 345 365
132 033 086 132 326 327 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342
132
291
086 078 086
120 128 253
247 331
367
086 132 183 086 172 291
132 238 370 255 258
066 170 173 373 132 172 367 120 238 375 322 326 330
336
247
344
357
172
243
183
331
243
327
351
331
345
363
238
247
238
363
291
328
352
346
291
250
247
369
374
329
Pentax Philco 086 132 183 Philips (Magnavox) Pioneer 078 120 Portland 345 ProScan Quartz 238 378 Quasar RCA
Realistic 066 132 238 363 Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott 033 332 367 Sears 035 078 238 331 363 Sharp 066 075 Shintom 367 Signature 2000 Sony 056 058 Soundesign Sylvania
Symphonic Tandy 132 238 Tashiko 331 Tatung Teac 132 243 Technics Teknika 132 331 Thomas TMK 338 Toshiba 033 035 078 081 Totevision Unitech 172 Vector Research Video Concepts Wards 066 132 XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith 058 120 122 128 132
DVD Setup Codes
Apex Digital B144 146 Denon 201 203 DVD-Video
ECA GE 150 152 156 175 Goldstar (LG) Gradiente 212 234 Harmon Kardon Hitachi JVC 177 179
078
086 132 183
263
170 174
112 078 132 141 170 172 173 174
269 271 275 276 278 120 367 379 238 346 357 363
066 170 173 373
132 086 132 141 183 184 322 324 132
243
086
132
172 331
291 132 291
367 132 243 291
193 227
199 156
129 133 135
256 259 149
060
359
172
247
179
331
260
Kenwood KLH 248 252 LG (Goldstar) 129 133 135 179 Magnavox 138 143 Marantz 270 Mitsubishi NAD 246 Onkyo 085 244 Panasonic 115 118 121 124 Pioneer 125 187 Proceed 236 Samsung Sharp 034 076 077 079 Sony 040 059 061 Thomson Toshiba 082 085 087 113 Yamaha 121 124 210 Zenith 129 133 135

Audio Setup Codes

Compact Disc
ADC 318 Akai 249 261 Aiwa 176 Carver 176 Crown 154 Denon 273 Fisher 230 274 Goldstar (LG) 308 Harman Kardon JVC 297 Kenwood Krol 176 LG (Goldstar) 308 Magnavox (Philips) Mission 176 Mitsubishi NAD 182 231 290 Nakamichi NEC 235 NSM 176 Onkyo 300 Panasonic 184 266 Philips (Magnavox) Pioneer 116 127 Quasar 184 Radio Shack RCA 295 Sanyo 230 309 SAE 176 Scott 186 Sharp Sony 067 292 293 Soundesign STS 318
228
146
181 185
192 224 225
156 237
315
131 176
037 084
245 249
264 319
037 084 119
186 190
288 289
148 242
188
274
119
266
311
260
289
299
296
296
279
289
320
Sylvania Teac 186 Technics 184 208 Toshiba 290 Yamaha 280
Receiver / Amplifier
Adcom 325 Aiwa 301 Akai 142 Bose 302 Carver 155 180 Denon 262 307 Everquest 136 Fisher 063 180 Fosgate Audionics Goldstar (LG) 036 Harman Kardon Hitachi 240 Jensen 140 JVC 114 241 Kenwood 063 277 LG (Goldstar) Luxman 281 Magnavox Marantz NAD 286 Onkyo 126 171 304 Optimus 142 229 321 Panasonic 032 074 Parasound 323 Philips (Magnavox) Pioneer 123 137 Quasar 032 Radio Shack 229 267 Realistic Rotel 310 Sansui 283 Sanyo 195 Scott 272 Sharp 294 Sherwood Sony 041 057 232 287 Soundesign SSI 313 Taekwang 142 Teac 314 316 Technics Wards 063 Victor 114 241 Yamaha Zenith 036 083 088 239 265
8. Programming Volume Control
When you first program your remote, volume / mute are
084
317
305
130 257
036
080 282 283
080
226 268
229 267
083 088
032
145 254 303
305
306
284
285
251
298
239
265
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 (default), Cable or TV.
To control volume / mute through your cable set-top terminal in the remote’s
1. Press [CABLE], then [SELECT] together - hold both buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [VOL ▲], then [CABLE] for cable volume. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
To return volume control back to your TV, repeat step 1. above, then press [VOL
9. Your Remote’s SmartKeys™
Your remote has two (2) SmartKeys™ - [CABLE] and [TV], that operate in its programmed to transmit multiple functions.
Programming and using the [CABLE]
The [CABLE] button normally turns on / off your cable set-top terminal. To program the [CABLE] button to transmit multiple pre-programmed functions, follow the steps below:
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of your remote.
2. Press [CABLE], then [MENU] together - hold both down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:

Option Pre-Programmed to turn on…

[1] [2] [3]
[4] [5] [6]
[7] [8] [9]
mode. Each SmartKey™ can be
cable
Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 3 Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 2 Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 4
Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 3 Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 2 Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 4
mode…
Cable
], then [TV] in step 2.
SmartKey™
Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 3 Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 2 Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 4
buttons
[A]
[B]
[C]
[0]
4. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out, storing the selected option.
Programming and using the [TV]
The [TV] button normally turns on / off your TV. To program the [TV] button to transmit multiple pre-programmed functions, follow the steps below:
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of your remote.
2. Press [TV], then [MENU] together - hold both until the [TV] button lights up.
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:
Option Pre-programmed to turn on…
[1] [2] [3]
[0]
4. The [TV] button will blink and go out, storing the selected option.
Remember: When using any SmartKey™ to transmit a series of functions, be sure to keep your remote aimed at the devices to ensure all functions are received in their entirety.
10. Code Number Read Back
To identify the 3-digit setup codes stored under the Point and Press® programming method, follow these steps:
To identify the TV setup code…
1. Press [TV], then [SELECT] together - hold both buttons down until [TV] illuminates.
2. Press [INFO]. The [TV] button will “blink back” the code numbers, with a 1-second interval between each digit of the code.
Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 3
Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 2
Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 4
Cable box only (default)
SmartKey™
buttons down
TV - tune TV to Ch 3 TV - tune TV to Ch 2 TV - tune TV to Ch 4
TV only (default)
Example: For code “035”, the remote will blink 10 times, then 3 times, then 5 times.
To identify the 3-digit VCR in step 1, then press [INFO].
To identify the 3-digit DVD in step 1, then press [INFO].
To identify the 3-digit AUDIO [SELECT] in step 1, then press [INFO].
11. Mode Lock™
Your RT-U50 remote comes locked in its cable operating mode. While locked in its cable mode, it can control all cable set-top operations, as well as power on your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices.
To operate more functions on your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices, you can unlock the remote as follows:
1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [9, 9, 9]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
To lock your remote back in its cable operating mode...
1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [0, 0, 0]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.

12. Resetting Your Remote Control

To reset you remote to its factory default settings...
1. Press [CABLE], then [SELECT] together - hold both
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
2. Press [MENU], then [MENU] again.
3. [CABLE] button will blink and go out.

13. [TV / VCR INPUT] Button

This button changes the input source of your electronic devices. In the remote's Cable mode, this operates a Cable function on set-top boxes so equipped. In the remote's TV mode, this button changes the Input Source (Input 1, Input
2...) on your TV. In the remote's VCR mode, this button
changes the Input Source (TV / VCR) on your VCR.
You can program this button so that in the remote's cable
code, press [VCR], then [SELECT]
code, press [DVD], then [SELECT]
code, press [AUDIO], then
buttons
buttons
mode, [TV / VCR INPUT] will operate the Input source on your TV, or the TV / VCR function on your VCR, eliminating the need to change modes on the remote.
To program [TV / VCR INPUT] to operate your TV Input function in the remote’s cable mode...
1. Press [TV / VCR INPUT], then [SELECT] together until the [CABLE] power / mode button illuminates.
2. Press [TV]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
Note: You can also press [VCR] in step 2 above to operate the TV / VCR function on your VCR. Or press [CABLE] to return to the normal Cable function on set-top terminals so equipped.
14. Additional Programming Information,............................
Troubleshooting, Terms................................................n
Additional Programming Information
1. The power / mode buttons will illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE…) while the remote is in a programming mode. In the absence of a keypress entry, the power / mode buttons will stop illuminating after 45-seconds and the remote will exit the programming mode.
2. When programming the remote control using the [CH] or [CH ] buttons (Power function) in the Point and Press® Programming method, you may find a code that turns a device off but not back on. If this happens…
a. The correct code has not been found as you may have a code that operates some but not all of the functions of your device. Continue pressing [CH] until your device turns on.
OR
b. You may have gone past the correct matching code. Try pressing [CH] one press at a time until you find a code that turns your device back on.
3. When using the Point and Press® Programming method, you can also program your remote using buttons other than the [CH] or [CH ] as described in Section 5 as follows:
a. [VOL] – to “go forward” through the codes using the
“VOL” function on your devices.
b. [VOL] – to “go back” through the codes using the
“VOL“ function on your devices. Note: When you find the correct code, the volume of the device being programmed will increase or decrease.
c. [] - to “go forward” through the codes using the “Ch ▲” function on your devices.
d. [▼] - to “go back” through the codes using the “Ch ▼“ function on your devices.
Note: When you find the correct code, the channel of the device being programmed will increase or decrease.
e. [] - to “go forward” through the codes using the
“Fast Forward” function on your devices.
f. [] - to “go back” through the codes using the “Rewind” function on your devices.
Note: When you find the correct code, the fast­ forward or rewind function of the device being programmed will be performed. To simplify programming using these buttons, insert a VHS tape or DVD in the device being programmed.
You can also program your remote using the other
available functions as follows:
a. Press [SELECT] then [MUTE] together until the
power / mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR ÆDVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE…).
b. In this order, carefully press [0], [0], [0], [CH] and
[VOL ]. The power / mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ
c. You can now program your remote using the [CH ▲/▼], [Vol ▲/▼],[FFWD], [REW], [PLAY], [STOP], [REC], [PAUSE], [LAST], [FAV], [0] - [9] buttons. When you find the correct code, the function associated with the selected button will be performed.
AUDIO Æ CABLE…).
4. Your remote is equipped with 2 programming labels on the back of its case.
a. Point and Press® Programming quickly program the remote without using codes.
b. Mode-Lock™
its cable-operating mode. To operate more functions on your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices, you can unlock your remote using the simple instructions on the back of your remote or refer to Section 10.
Troubleshooting / Tips
1. If the same button is pressed and held for 45-seconds, your remote control will turn itself off automatically. This extends the battery life should the remote become lodged
- Your model RT-U50 comes “locked” in
- This will help you
under or between heavy objects, for example sofa
5
cushions.
2. If you have a TV that’s operated by remote control, it is recommended that you plug it directly into a wall outlet instead of the cable set-top terminal.
3. If you have any questions concerning the brand, model or operation of your cable set-top terminal, contact your cable operator.
4. If the [DEVICE] button is not operating, the remote is in its locked mode. To set the remote to its unlocked mode, see Section 10.
Frequently Used Terms
Audio Devices you can program your remote to operate.
Default Setting from your cable operator.
Electronic Components / Devices devices the remote is designed to operate. These include cable set-top terminals, TVs, VCRs, DVDs, receivers, amplifiers and CD players.
Fast-Rotation fast sequence (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR --> DVD Æ AUDIO Æ CABLE…) repeated every 1/3 second. Fast-rotation occurs when the remote is receiving keypresses to program it to your electronic devices.
- The device the remote is set to operate (ex. Cable, TV,
Mode VCR, DVD, AUDIO). See Section 10 for locking and unlocking the mode of the remote control.
Program (Setup) control to operate your electronic devices.
Slow-Rotation
- Audio receivers, amplifiers, CD players that
– How your remote is set when you receive it
- The various electronic
- The power / mode buttons will illuminate in a
– The process of teaching your remote
- The power / mode buttons illuminate in a slow
sequence (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR --> DVD --> AUDIO Æ CABLE…) repeated every 1 second. Slow-rotation illumination occurs when the remote is in the programming mode, waiting for the next entry on the keypad of the remote.
TV Output Channel for proper Cable reception (most often TV channel 3, but may be TV channel 2 or 4). If you have any questions concerning your TV output channel, contact your cable operator. Or, with your cable set-top terminal turned on, try setting your TV to channel 2, 3 or 4 to obtain a clear picture.
Transport Functions [Rew], [Pause] and [REC] buttons. In the remote control's Cable mode, these buttons operate your Cable set-top features. However, by using the VCR / VOD / DVD toggle button, they can be set to operate the same functions on your VCR or DVD player.
Video Devices
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- The channel your TV needs to be set on
- These are the [Stop], [Play], [Fwd],
- VCR or DVD players.
DEVICE
In "unlocked" mode setting illuminates
device being operated. Press [DEVICE],
then CABLE, TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO to
change device being operated
1
On / off for each device
Increase / decrease channel
Context-sensitive help
Display program information
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Launches Interactive applications
Selects highlighted item
Return to main EPG screen
Enter channels, PIN #’s
Toggles "transport" buttons
between CBL / VCR / DVD
functions
CBL, VCR, DVD
“transport” functions
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