RCA RCU1000B User Manual

RCU1000BLimited 90 Day Warranty

TOUCHSCREEN

Universal Learning

Remote Control

Thank you for choosing an RCA Universal Remote Control. You have selected a fine product designed to provide years of performance. Before attempting to use your Remote Control, please remove all parts from the box and read the instructions carefully.

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Table Of Contents

This Universal Remote Control is already programmed for most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs, VCRs, DBS systems, DVD players, LaserDisc players and Audio/Video Receivers.

This RCU Universal Remote is Compatible With Most Brands (Of infrared remote controlled components manufactured after 1995)

NOTE: For users of RCA, GE and ProScan DBS products, older DBS model require the INFO or

MENU keys on this remote be used to make programming selections. Use the SELECT key for making program selection on newer RCA, GE and ProScan DBS models.

Battery Installation....................................................................................................................................3

Battery Saver ....................................................................................................................................3

Code Saver ........................................................................................................................................3

Power-On Default ..........................................................................................................................3

RCU1000B ..................................................................................................................................................3

Glossary Of Terms ................................................................................................................................4-5

Setup Button ..............................................................................................................................................6

Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................................................................7-9

Direct Code Entry ....................................................................................................................................9

Code Search ............................................................................................................................................10

Code Search Notes..................................................................................................................................11

Autosearch........................................................................................................................................11

Code Identification ................................................................................................................................11

TV Code List ..............................................................................................................................12-13

VCR Code List............................................................................................................................13-14

DVD Code List ................................................................................................................................14

Satellite Code List............................................................................................................................15

Cable Code List................................................................................................................................15

Audio Code Lists ............................................................................................................................16

Key Label Mode ......................................................................................................................................17

Setting Up An Event Timer ..................................................................................................................18

Deleting An Event Timer ......................................................................................................................19

Learn IR Mode ........................................................................................................................................19

To Learn Commands ..............................................................................................................................20

Learned Key Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................21

To Delete A Stored Learned Command ..............................................................................................22

To Delete ALL Stored Learned Commands........................................................................................22

To Program a Macro ..............................................................................................................................23

To Delete a Macro ..................................................................................................................................24

Reset ALL ................................................................................................................................................24

Exit Setup ................................................................................................................................................24

Setting More Options........................................................................................................................25-28

Setting Time and Day ....................................................................................................................25

Removing the Beep ........................................................................................................................26

LCD On-Time ..................................................................................................................................26

LCD Light On-Time ........................................................................................................................27

Punch Through ..........................................................................................................................27-28

Notes ........................................................................................................................................................28

VCR/DVD Punch-Through ..........................................................................................................28

VCR Record......................................................................................................................................28

RCA All-Power-Off Feature ..........................................................................................................28

General Note ....................................................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................29

Helpline ....................................................................................................................................................29

Limited 90 Day Warranty ......................................................................................................................29

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Your RCU1000B Universal Remote requires 4 new AA alkaline batteries (batteries included).

To install the batteries:

1. Turn the remote over, push on the tab and slide the cover off.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery case.

3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

NOTES:

BATTERY SAVER Your RCU1000B is equipped with a battery saver. If no keys are pressed for more than 30 seconds, the remote automatically “times-out”. This saves your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed (e.g., between the sofa cushions).

CODE SAVER All programmed information will be retained while changing batteries.

POWER-ON DEFAULT When you first insert or replace the batteries your RCU1000B remote will always power-on in TV Mode.

Battery Installation

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Macro key

Setup key

RCU1000B

Stylus (stored in slot on side)

For further key descriptions, see next page.

Quick Access keys

Learn key

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LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. This display acts as the “virtual” keyboard on the remote. The display is normally blank when the remote is not in use. Pressing the SETUP or MACRO key, or touching anywhere on the LCD turns the display on. The remaining Quick Access keys do not activate the display.

NOTE: Please use only the provided stylus or your finger to touch the LCD screen. Sharp objects could

cause scratches or cracks.

KEYS

The keys on the LCD screen are used to enter or confirm modes of operation.

LEARN

The LEARN feature is used to supplement the preprogrammed code library. The standard code library provides most of the functions needed, but you can add a small number of additional functions of your choice.

MACRO

This setup mode, when programmed and utilized, will cause a series of events to occur. Pressing this key activates the sequence, such as “turn on the TV, then set it to channel 3, then turn on the satellite receiver, then set it to channel 57.” You can program and store 9 Macros with each one consisting of up to 20 commands.

SETUP

Successive presses of the SETUP key steps you through all the available setup routines.

Brings up the Main Menu. If you are already in the menu system, press the SELECT or MENU key to select a highlighted choice. Use the NAVIGATION keys to move through the menu selections.

NOTE: With some brands the CH+/CH- and VOL+/VOL- keys will navigate though the highlighted

choices.

VOL & CH

The VOL +/- (volume) and CH +/- (channel) keys increase and decrease the volume level and channel numbers.

NOTE: With some brands these keys will also navigate though the highlighted choices.

MUTE

Mutes the volume on your device with volume control.

DEVICE KEYS

The device keys in the LCD change the device that the remote is programmed as, e.g. TV, VCR, Cable, SAT, DVD, Audio 1, 2, 3, 4.

GO BACK

The GO BACK key allows you to go to the previous channel you selected. Operates the same as the Last Channel, Previous Channel or Recall key on your existing remote.

PIP & SW

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and SWAP operates your television’s Picture-in-Picture features.

SLEEP

The SLEEP key allows you to turn your device off automatically.

TIMER

Allows an event to happen at a later time, such as “turn the TV on at 7:00PM” Timer mode allows you to set up to four individual commands. Must be reprogrammed after each event occurs.

Glossary Of Terms

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NAVIGATION KEYS & SELECT KEY

Use the NAVIGATION keys to move the through on-screen menu and guides. The NAVIGATION keys may also be used to move through the highlighted choices. The SELECT key will choose the highlighted choice.

NOTE: With some manufactured models the MENU or ENTER key should be used to select the

highlighted choices.

ENTER

The ENTER key is used to complete channel selection for some brands of TV’s. It is also used to complete the highlighted sections in the MAIN MENU.

TV•VCR

The TV•VCR key operates the TV/VCR function of your VCR.

INPUT

The INPUT key selects the video inputs of your device if equipped with this feature.

GUIDE

Brings up the on-screen programming guide if your device if equipped with this feature.

REVERSE, STOP

, PLAY, FORWARD, PAUSE, RECORD

These keys operate the same as your existing remotes.

PUNCH-THROUGH

A command that PUNCHES THROUGH from one device to another. e.g., TV volume can work even while the remote is in VCR mode.

AUDIO FEATURES

AUDIO 1-4 KEYS

The Audio 1-4 keys will allow you to program your CD, Tuner, Tape, and AMP player.

CENTER, FRONT

, REAR & TEST

Adjust the levels of the center, front and rear speakers respectively used with LEVEL +/ LEVEL -. The TEST key is used when you make speaker balance adjustments to maximize the performance of your audio system including this unit.

AM•FM

The AM•FM allows you to select the AM or FM band on your audio system.

LEVEL

+ & LEVEL –

The LEVEL keys are used when you make an adjustment on delay time, center speaker output level, rear speaker output level, front speaker level or subwoofer level.

DSP

When the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) mode is enabled, pressing this key allows the user to cycle through the various DSP modes.

PROG

The PROG key is used to program your Audio preset channels.

CD, T

APE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO1 & VIDEO2

The CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO1 & VIDEO2 keys are used to directly select the device you want to control.

Glossary Of Terms

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The Setup key is to the lower right of the LCD. To enter the Setup Mode, press and hold the SETUP key. Successive presses of the SETUP key steps you through all the available setup routines. These are:

1. Code Setup Mode?

2. Code Search Mode?

3. Key Labels Mode?

4. Setup a Macro?

5. Delete a Macro?

6. Setup a Timer?

7. Delete a Timer?

8. Learn IR Mode?

9. Delete IR Mode?

10. Delete IR ALL?

11. Set More Options?

12. Reset All?

13. Exit Setup

NOTE: If no Macro is set then “

DDeelleettee aa MMaaccrroo??

” is not offered. If no Timer is set then “

DDeelleettee aa TTiimmeerr??

”

is not offered. If nothing has been Learned then “

DDeelleettee IIRR MMooddee??

” and “

DDeelleettee IIRR AALLLL??

” are not

offered.

Pressing Up or Down (arrows) on the LCD also steps through these Setup screens in forward and reverse directions. To exit Setup, press the SETUP key repeatedly, or UP or DOWN on the LCD repeatedly, until the LCD displays “

EExxiitt SSeettuupp

.” Then press OK on the LCD to return to normal operation. Exit from Setup occurs automatically after 60 seconds if no key is pressed. In this case “

TTiimmeeoouutt

” appears in the display for 3 seconds prior to returning to

normal operation. Any unconfirmed changes will not be saved.

Setup Button

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To program your remote to control your TV or VCR, or Cable, etc:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press TV, or VCR, or Cable etc... Enter 3 digit code for your brand of TV, or VCR, or Cable etc. (from the code list)... (see pages 12-16) Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To search for a code (instead of using the code library list):

Turn on device (e.g TV)... Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press SETUP again... Press TV, VCR or Cable...etc. Press CH UP repeatedly until TV changes channel...

NOTE: Some devices do not have the CH+/- keys. In this case press the ON•OFF key on the LCD.

Press OK. Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To find out the code you have set for a particular device (TV, VCR, etc):

Press that device key. The code set is displayed at the top of the LCD.

To turn on your device:

Press device key... Press the ON•OFF key...

To set the time and day:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press SETUP repeatedly until

SSeett MMoorree OOppttiioonnss??

is displayed... Press and release OK... Press and release OK to enter into set time... Press and release LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to select 12Hr or 24Hr time format... Press and release OK... Press and release the UP or DOWN key to select the DAY... Press and release OK... Press and release the UP or DOWN key to select the HOUR... Press and release OK... Press and release the UP or DOWN key to select the MINUTE... Press and release OK key twice... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To learn a command:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press the LEARN key at the top of the LCD screen... Press and release device key (TV, VCR, etc.)...

LLeeaarrnn IIRR KKeeyy??

is displayed. Press and release the RCU1000B key you want to “teach” a code

to...

LLeeaarrnniinngg PPlleeaassee WWaaiitt

is displayed...

Press and hold the original remote key you want to transfer to the RCU1000B until

LLeeaarrnn IIRR KKeeyy??

appears... Release the original remote key... Repeat the above for other buttons to be learned... Press and release SETUP key when all desired original remote commands have been learned.. Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To delete stored learned commands under a device:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press SETUP repeatedly until

DDeelleettee IIRR MMooddee??

appears...

Press and release desired device key (TV, VCR, etc.).

CCoonnffiirrmm ttoo DDeelleettee??

is displayed... Press and release OK to delete all the learned keys. Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

Quick Reference Guide

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To delete all stored learned commands:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press SETUP repeatedly until

DDeelleettee IIRR AALLLL??

appears...

Press and release OK.

CCoonnffiirrmm ttoo DDeelleettee??

is displayed... Press and release OK to delete all the learned keys. Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To set a timer event:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press SETUP until

SSeettuupp aa TTiimmeerr??

appears... Press and release OK... Press and release desired device (TV, VCR, etc.)... Press the key you want to program to activate after a certain time delay (ON•OFF, etc.)... Press and release the UP key to select the HOUR... Press and release OK... Press and release the UP key to select the MINUTE... Press and release OK... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To program a macro:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release... Press the MACRO key... Press and release OK... Press and release desired MACRO key (1-9 available)... Press and release the desired device key. Press and release all other keys you want to add to the macro

NOTE: Under each macro key you can program up to 20 commands.

Press and release SETUP. Press and release OK... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To delete a programmed macro:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release…. Press SETUP repeatedly until

DDeelleettee aa MMaaccrroo??

appears… Press and release the OK… Press and release the desired MACRO key to be deleted… Press and release OK to confirm macro deletion... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To change key labels of the device:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP Key, then release…. Press SETUP until

KKeeyy LLaabbeellss MMooddee??

is displayed…… Press the device key (TV, VCR, etc)….. Press the key within that device that you want to change the label for….. Repeatedly press it to display available labels for that key….. Press SETUP to save the new label... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To exit setup while in setup mode: Press SETUP repeatedly until

EExxiitt SSeettuupp??

appears… Press and release OK… You are now in normal operations mode…

Quick Reference Guide continued

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1. Manually turn on device to be controlled.

2. Press and hold the SETUP key until the LCD displays “

CCooddee SSeettuupp……..MMooddee

.” Release the SETUP key.

3. Press and release desired device key (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.) on the LCD. The LCD displays the current device and code. For AUX, press and release AUX key followed by desired device key that you want to make the AUX key become.

NOTE: If you do not press a device key after pressing AUX

then AUX will be a Cable device.

4. Enter the 3 digit code from the Code Tables (pages 12-16) for your brand of TV, VCR, etc. depending on what device key you pressed above (TV, VCR, etc.). For a valid code the LCD displays ”

CCooddee SSaavvee SSuucccceessss

”

followed by “

CCooddee SSeettuupp……..MMooddee??

”

NOTE: For an incorrect Code entry, the LCD displays

“

IInnvvaalliidd EEnnttrryy MMaaddee

” for two seconds before displaying

“

CCooddee SSeettuupp……..MMooddee??

”and no changes are made.

5. If a valid code has been entered, press EXIT on the LCD. Direct Code entry is now complete.

Direct Code Entry

Quick Reference Guide continued

To set the LCD on time:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release… Press SETUP repeatedly until

SSeett MMoorree OOppttiioonnss??

is displayed…. Press and release OK… Press the UP or DOWN key until

SSeett LLCCDD OOnn TTiimmee??

appears…. Press the release OK… Press the UP or DOWN key to change the on time of the LCD screen…

NOTE: The time intervals that can be set are in 10 second increments.

Press and release OK... Press and release OK to confirm... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

To set the light on time:

Enter Setup by pressing and holding the SETUP key, then release… Press SETUP repeatedly until

SSeett MMoorree OOppttiioonnss??

is displayed…. Press and release OK… Press the UP or DOWN key until

SSeett LLiigghhtt OOnn TTiimmee??

appears…. Press the release OK… Press the UP or DOWN key to change the Light on time…

NOTE: The time intervals that can be set are in 10 second increments.

Press and release OK... Press and release OK to confirm... Press and release EXIT then OK to return to normal operation.

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1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.).

2. Press and hold the SETUP key until the LCD displays “

CCooddee SSeettuupp……..MMooddee??

” Release the SETUP key.

3. Press and release SETUP or DOWN (▼) key once.

LCD displays “

CCooddee SSeeaarrcchh……..MMooddee??

”

4. Press and release desired device key (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.). For AUX, press and release AUX key followed by desired device key that you want to make the AUX key become.

NOTE: If you do not press a device key after pressing AUX

then AUX will be a Cable device.

5. The LCD displays “

CCooddee SSeeaarrcchh........KKeeyy??

” Press CH +/- or ON•OFF key repeatedly until the device to be controlled responds to the command. Press OK in the LCD to save the code.

NOTE: • After the first search keypress “

SSeeaarrcchhiinngg

” and the

current device and code is displayed in the LCD.

• If you accidentally overshoot the code that responded, you can go back by pressing the CH - to backtrack through the library until the device changes channel. Pressing CH + changes the direction to forward again. Press and release the OK key to save the code.

• If you reach the end of the library before pressing OK, the LCD shows “

SSeeaarrcchh EEnndd

” for two seconds

and returns to “

CCooddeeSSeeaarrcchh……..MMooddee??

”. No changes are

made.

6. After pressing OK in step 5, the LCD displays “

CCooddeeSSeeaarrcchh……..MMooddee??

”. Press EXIT on the LCD. Code

Search Method entry is now complete.

Code Search

If you can’t find the code or your brand of product in the code list, you can search the entire Code Library for a particular device that may not be listed in the code list or is listed under a different manufacturer.

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