RCA RCU430D User Manual

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UNIVERSAL

Multi-Brand Use RCU430D

See back for most popular brands.

Compatible with today’s most popular brands.

Consolidates up to 3 remotes

Dedicated MENU key for DVD navigation

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Remote

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ENTER

MUTE

PREV CH

VOL

SLEEP

REC STOP PAUSE

PLAY FFREW

CHANNEL

VOL

CODE

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DVD

DBS

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Indicator light

Component keys. (

TV, VCR•DVD,

DBS•CABLE)

CHANNEL and VOL keys have dual

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

Dedicated

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program for DBS (Satellite) or Cable Box—

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

Code Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Manual Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Auto Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sleep Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Programming the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Canceling the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Accessing a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Exiting a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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MUTE

PREV CH

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SLEEP

REC STOP PAUSE

PLAY FFREW

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VOL

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DVD

DBS

CABLE

Battery Installation and Information

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

1. Remove the battery compartment cover. On the back of the remote, push down on the tab and lift the cover off.

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

3. Replace the battery cover.

Note: Reprogramming may be

required after batteries are replaced.

Congratulations on your purchase of the 3-component universal remote. This universal remote controls up to three 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 enclosed Code List for a complete list of brands). The three-component universal remote is easy to use, easy to program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.

Note: The 3-component universal remote is already

programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite receivers (DBS). Just press the corresponding component key—TV, VCR•DVD or DBS•CABLE—and your RCU430D is ready to go!

3 Component Universal Remote

Key Descriptions

Indicator Light–flashes when a valid key is pressed to indicate the remote is working. Status of this light is important when you are programming the remote.

Component keys

-(TV, VCR•DVD or

DBS•CABLE

): 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 CHANNEL keys change the channel on the TV, the VOL keys adjust the TV’s volume, etc.

ransport 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.

CHANNEL (CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN): goes to the next highest or lowest channel number in the component channel list, respectively, except for DVDs. In DVDs, the CHANNEL keys refer to the NEXT/PREVIOUS chapter. Additionally, when you’re using the remote with On-screen Menus, the CHANNEL 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 Lists enclosed). Also, some brands require you to press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number. In some menu systems, you must press the ENTER key to select a highlighted item.

MENU: accesses DVD disc menus when playing a DVD disc. Accesses menu systems of some TVs, a few RCA brand VCRs and satellite receivers. (For more information, refer to the Using On-screen Menus section on page 10).

MUTE: lowers the TV’s volume to its minimum level. POWER: turns component on and off.

Note: Some RCA, GE and PROSCAN models require that

you press the component key to turn the component on and the POWER key to turn the component off.

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.

RECORD: use with VCR to record programming. You must press the RECORD key twice to start recording.

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

TV/VCR: switches between the picture coming from the VCR and the picture coming from the TV. In TV Mode, this also operates the same as ANTENNA.

VOL: 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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POWER

TV CODE

Program for TV— Direct Entry Method

1. Manually turn on the TV.

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

Note: If your brand isn’t listed,

use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote control. (See the section on 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 TV key. The indicator light blinks and then remains lit.

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

After you enter a valid three-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 POWER key. If your TV turns off, you have found the correct code.

7. 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 the section on Code Search).

8. With your TV on, press the CHANNEL UP key. If the TV responds, no further programming is required.

Most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs will not require programming. Check to see if your TV responds to the remote before you begin programming.

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

In order for the 3 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. To program your remote to control your TV, follow these steps:

CODE

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

CHANNEL

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