RCA RCU404R User Manual

+

ON•OFF

CODE

SEARCH

CHAN

PREV CH

VOL

MUTE

12 3

654

78 9

0

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

MENU

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)

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Actual model may vary from picture shown

4-Component Universal Remote

+

ON•OFF

CODE

SEARCH

CHAN

PREV CH

VOL

MUTE

12 3

654

78 9

0

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).

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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).

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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:

N

If your brand isn’t listed,

ODE

C
EARCH

S

TV

NDICATOR

I

(

(OFF)

ON•OFF

TV CODE

IGHT

L

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.

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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:

N

I

f your brand isn’t listed, use one

CODE

SEARCH

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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