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
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.
When you first program your remote, volume / mute are
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317
305
130 257
036
080
282 283
080
226 268
229 267
083 088
032
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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.
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.