McIntosh RCT-1 Owners manual

MODEL RCT-1

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSLATOR

The Mclntosh Model RCT-1 Remote Control Translator is a learning device. This allows you to operate both audio and video functions of other brand remote controlled accessories using a Mclntosh hand held remote controller transmitting to a Mclntosh IR sensor. Not all accessory programmed functions can be controlled by a Mclntosh WK-1 keypad.

The RCT-1 is designed to operate with a Mclntosh C39, MX130 and the CR10. It requires only a single connection from the SUM or UNSWITCHED Data ports on the above models to the

RCT-1 DATA input Each of the accessory components that are to be controlled will require a Mclntosh R826 IR emitter to be placed in front of their IR sensor. The emitter is then connected to the appropriate data port on the RCT-1.

The RCT-1 has memory for 8 different accessories. These are labeled SAT (Satellite), TV,

LV (Laser Vision), VCR1, VCR2, CD2, TAPE1 and PH/Aux (Phono\Auxiliary). These inputs correspond to those available for all three of the listed Mclntosh models.

Up to 20 separate operating functions may be programmed for each input. The functions are numbers 0 through 9, SEEK UP, SEEK DOWN, REVIEW, ENTER, PLAY, NEXT, BACK, STOP, ACC (Accessory) OFF and ACC ON.

A total of 160 codes can be stored in the RCT-1 Random Access Memory. A lithium backup cell provides up to one year memory protection in case the RCT-1 power cord is unplugged.

Programming the RCT-1 is quite easy, and is accomplished with a Mclntosh hand held

controller and the other brand controller transmitting directly to the sensor on the RCT-1.

HOW TO CONNECT THE RCT-1

1. Connect the RCT-1 AC power cord to an AC receptacle. that is always ON, to avoid

unnecessary drain on the backup memory Lithium battery.

2. Connect a cable from the RCT-1 DATA port to the appropriate data output on the Mclntosh Control System being used.

*** CR10: Use the UNSWITCHED DATA OUT Coax connector.

*** C39/MX130: Use the SUM DATA OUTPUT jack.

3. A Mclntosh R826 IR emitter must be placed near and aimed toward the receiving IR sensor of every accessory component programmed with the RCT-1. The cable must be long enough to reach from the accessory component to the corresponding data port on the RCT-1.

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HOW TO PROGRAM THE RCT-1

All programming functions of the RCT-1 require only the RCT-1, a Mclntosh Hand Held Remote Controller and the remote controllers for the accessory equipment being used. An RCT-1 can be programmed at another location and then installed in the system for immediate use.

PROGRAMMING SETUP

1. Connect the RCT-1 AC power cord to an AC outlet. .

2. Place the Mclntosh Hand Held Remote and the Accessory remote, side by side on a flat surface, 6 to 8 inches from, and aiming at the RCT-1 sensor window. Do not move either controller during the actual programming process.

3. Press the LEARN button on the RCT-1. The LEARN LED will start to flash on and off.

4. Press the button on the Mclntosh Controller for the Input you desire. The available inputs are SAT (Satellite), TV, LV (Laser Disc), VCR 1, VCR 2, CD 2, Tape 1 and PH/AUX.

*** The corresponding Input LED on the RCT-1 will light.

*** The LEARN LED will continue to flash.

5. Press the pushbutton on the Mclntosh Controller for the desired function you wish to program. *** The LEARN LED stops flashing and stays on continuously.

Be careful to press controller buttons only once. If the button is pushed mom than once, the proper code will not be stored. If this happens, the operation must be cleared, and repeated properly.

6. Press the button on the Accessory Remote Controller for the function that is to be performed

by the Mclntosh Controller. Do not move the controller during this process and push the button only once.

*** If programming is successful, both the LEARN LED and the STORE LED will flash ON

and OFF for a few seconds.

*** The STORE LED will then turn off. *** If the programming is not successful and the code cannot be learned by the RCT-1,

both the LEARN LED and the ERROR LED will flash for a few seconds. The ERROR LED then turns off.

7. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for all the functions you wish to control for the selected unit and input.

As many as 20 functions can be programmed.

8. To program for different accessory components and inputs, repeat steps 3, 4 and 5.

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