RCA RCU404R User Manual

ON•OFF

CODE

CHAN

PREV CH

VOL

MUTE

12 3

654

78 9

ENTER

INPUT

FFPLAYREW

REC

PAUSE STOP

SLEEP MENU

SAT•CBL• DTC VCRDVD•AUX TV

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Table of Contents

Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Information and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Program for TV—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Program for VCR—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Program for Satellite, Cable Box or Digital TV Converter—

Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Program for DVD or AUX—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . .8

Code Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Auto Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sleep Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Accessing a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Exiting a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Component keys. (

TV, VCR, SAT•CBL•DTC, DVD•AUX)

Dedicated

key for DVD disc menus, some TVs and satellite receivers.

CHAN and VOL

keys have dual functions. They act as navigation keys (up, down, left, and right) in menu systems.

INPUT(-) key has

several functions, including accessing digital channels directly (like 59.1)

Actual model may vary from picture shown

4-Component Universal Remote

ON•OFF

CODE

CHAN

PREV CH

VOL

MUTE

12 3

654

78 9

ENTER

INPUT

FFPLAYREW

REC

PAUSE STOP

SLEEP MENU

SAT•CBL• DTC VCRDVD•AUX TV

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 4-component universal remote by RCA. This universal remote controls up to four electronic components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past. You can program this RCA universal remote to operate most models of most brands of infrared, remote-controlled components manufactured after

1990. (See the enclosed Code List for a complete list of brands). The 4-component universal remote is easy to use, easy to program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.

Note: The 4-component universal remote is already

programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding component key—VCR for a VCR;

DVD•AUX for a DVD player; TV for a television; SAT•CBL• DTC for a satellite receiver, cable box or digital TV converter.

Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires two AAA Alkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included, depending on model). To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery compartment.

3. Press and push the battery cover back into place.

Key Descriptions

Component keys (DVD•AUX, SAT•CBL•DTC, VCR, TV): selects the component you

want the remote to operate.

For example, after you’ve programmed the remote to operate your TV, you must press the TV key first to put the remote in TV Mode. While in TV Mode, the CHAN keys change the channel on the TV, the VOL keys adjust the TV’s volume, etc.

Transport keys

–REW (Rewind), PLAY, FF

(Fast Forward), PAUSE, STOP: operate the same as your original VCR or DVD remote control, although key labels may vary (REVERSE, FORWARD).

Other Keys (listed alphabetically)

0-9 (Number Keys): operate the same as number keys on your

original remote and are used to enter component codes when programming the remote control with Direct Entry method.

INPUT(-): in TV mode, switches between the signal coming from a satellite receiver or cable box and an off-air antenna or digital TV converter. In VCR mode, switches between the signal coming from a VCR and a TV. When accessing digital TV channels direcly, this key lets you separate the main channel number from the sub-channel number (such as “59.1”).

CHAN (Channel) UP AND DOWN: goes to the next highest or lowest channel number in the component channel list, respectively, except for DVD's. In DVD's the CHAN UP/DOWN goes to the NEXT/PREVIOUS chapter. Additionally, when you’re using the remote with On-screen Menus, the CHAN keys act as UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys (moving the cursor or highlight up or down).

CODE SEARCH: use to program the remote.

ENTER: use with Manual or Automatic Code Search method

to accept code (See Code Search on page 9). Also, some brands require you to press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number. In some menu systems, you must press

ENTER to select a highlighted item.

MENU: accesses DVD disc menus when DVD•AUX key

is programmed to operate a DVD player. Accesses menu systems of some TVs, a few RCA brand VCRs and satellite receivers. (For more information, refer to Using On-screen Menus section on page 11).

MUTE: lowers the TV’s volume to its minimum level.

ON•OFF: turns component on and off. Note: Some RCA, GE and PROSCAN models require that

you press the component key to turn ON the component and the ON•OFF key to turn OFF the component.

PREV CH (Previous Channel): switches back to previous channel—operates the same as LAST CHANNEL, GO BACK or RECALL key found on some brands of remote controls.

REC (Record): used with VCR to record programming. You must press the REC key twice to start recording.

SLEEP: allows you to set a time to turn off your TV automatically.

VOL (Volume) UP and DOWN: increases or decreases the TV’s volume level. Additionally, when you’re using the remote with On-screen Menus, the VOL keys act as RIGHT or LEFT ARROW keys (moving the highlight or cursor right or left).

Program for TV— Direct Entry Method

In order for the 4-component universal remote to control your TV, you must program it with the TV code that matches your TV. These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote—the Direct Entry method.

1. Manually turn on the TV.

2. Locate the enclosed TV Code List. Find your brand of TV.

ote:

If your brand isn’t listed,

ODE

C EARCH

NDICATOR

(

(OFF)

ON•OFF

TV CODE

IGHT

BLINK)

use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote control (See Code Search on page 9).

3. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates. Then release the CODE SEARCH key.

4. Pressand release the TV key. The indicator light blinksand thenremains lit.

5. Use the number keys to enter the first code listed for your brand.

After you enter a valid four-digit code, the indicator light turns off.

Note: If you enter an invalid code,

the LED will flash rapidly for 2 seconds. Start over at step 3.

6. Aim the remote at your TV and press the ON•OFF key. If your TV turns off, you have found the correct code.

7. Enter the code in the box provided on this page for future reference.

8. If your TV doesn’t turn off, repeat steps 3-6 above, entering the next code for your brand.

If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote (See Code Search on page 9).

For a description of each key on the remote control, refer to the Key Descriptions section on page 3-4.

Program for VCR— Direct Entry Method

In order for the 4-component universal remote to control your VCR, you must program it with the code that matches your VCR. These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote—the Direct Entry method.

1. Manually turn on the VCR.

2. Locate the enclosed VCR Code List. Find your brand of VCR.

ote:

f your brand isn’t listed, use one

CODE

VCR

ON•OFF

VCR CODE

INDICATOR

(

(OFF)

LIGHT

BLINK)

of the Code Search methods to program this remote control on page 9).

(See Code Search

3. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates. Then release the CODE SEARCH key.

4. Press and release the VCR key. The indicator light blinks and then remains lit.

5. Use the number keys on the remote to enter the first code listed for your brand.

After you enter a valid four-digit code, the indicator light turns off.

Note: If you enter an invalid code,

the LED will flash rapidly for 2 seconds. Start over at step 3.

6. Aim the remote at the VCR. Press the ON•OFF key. If your VCR turns off, you have found the correct code.

7. Enter the code in the box provided on this page for future reference.

8. If your VCR doesn’t turn off, repeat steps 3-6 above, entering the next code for your brand.

If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote (See Code Search on page 9).

For a description of each key on the remote control, refer to the Key Descriptions section on page 3-4.

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