RCA RCU600M User Manual

UNIVERSAL

Remote

universal

Consolidates
up to 6 remotes

Home Theatre™ Keys

take full advantage
of your Home
Theatre equipment
with Surround
Sound Control

Compatible with
today’s most
popular brands.

Multi­Brand Use

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popular brands.

RCU600M

remote

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Primary Key Descriptions for VIDEO Operations............................ 4

Secondary Key Descriptions for AUDIO Operations ...................... 5

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

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

Program for DVD/CD Systems—Direct Entry Method.............. 6–7

Program for SATELLITE—Direct Entry Method .............................. 7

Program for CABLE BOX—Direct Entry Method ............................ 8

Program for AUDIO Systems—Direct Entry Method.................. 8–9

Operating AUDIO System Functions .................................................. 9

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

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

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

Code Retrieval ........................................................................................ 11

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

Programming the Sleep Timer .................................................. 11

Canceling the Sleep Timer .......................................................... 11

On-screen Menus .................................................................................. 12

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

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

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

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 13–14

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

Component Keys
(

TV, VCR, DVD,
DBS·SAT,
CABLE, AUDIO)

Dedicated

MENU key for

DVD disc menus,
some TVs and
satellite receivers.

ENTER key

Use with Manual
or Auto Code Search
to accept code.

BACKLIGHT key

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Actual model may vary from picture shown.

Indicator Light

CHAN and VOL

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

SELECT

key chooses
highlighted choice.

6 Component
Universal Remote

Congratulations on your purchase of the six-component universal remote
by RCA. This universal remote controls up to six 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 six-component
universal remote is easy to use, easy to program and gives you control
at the touch of your fingertips.

Note: The six-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, DBS•SAT, CABLE, AUDIO—and your six-component universal
remote is ready to go!

Battery Information and Installation

Your universal remote requires two new AAalkaline batteries (batteries may or
may not be included, depending on the 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 case.

3. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Reprogramming may be required

after batteries are replaced.

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, DBS•SAT,
CABLE, AUDIO)—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—REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD,
STOP, PAUSE, RECORD—operate the same

as your original VCR or DVD remote control,
although key labels may vary (REWIND,
FAST FORWARD).

Backlight Key (select models only)—turns
backlighting on and off. Backlighting remains
on for approximately six seconds after the last
keypress to conserve battery life.

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Primary Key Descriptions For VIDEO Operations

Other Keys (Listed Alphabetically)

Certain keys on the six-component universal remote have dual functions.
Primary functions are printed in black. Secondary key functions are printed
in blue on the remote and are used for AUDIO operations.

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.

ANTENNA: in TV Mode, switches
between the signal coming from a
satellite receiver or cable box and an
off-air antenna. In VCR Mode,
switches between the signal coming
from a VCR and a TV.

CH+ and CH- (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 CH+ and CH- keys refers
to the NEXT/PREVIOUS chapter.

CLEAR: removes the on-screen
display to return to normal viewing.

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.

GO BACK: switches back to previous
channel– operates the same as PREV CH,
LAST CHANNEL or RECALL keys
found on some brands of remote controls.

GUIDE: brings up the on-screen TV
program guide, if your TV is
equipped with that feature.

INFO: shows program information,
if your component is equipped with
this feature. Functions the same as a

DISPLAY key.
INPUT: selects the video inputs of your TV, if equipped with this feature.
MENU•PROG: 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 On-screen Menus section on page 12).

MUTE: lowers the TV’s volume to its minimum level.
NAVIGATION KEYS & SELECT: used to move through on-screen menus and

guides. Use the NAVIGATION keys to move the highlighted choice up, down,
left or right.

ON•OFF: 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 ON•OFF key to turn the
component off.

PIP: (Picture-in-Picture) and SWAP operate your TV’s Picture-in-Picture,
if your TV is equipped with this feature.

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

SLEEP: allows you to set a time to turn off your TV automatically.
VOL: increases or decreases the TV or AUDIO system’s volume level.

to start recording.

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Secondary Key Descriptions For AUDIO Operations

Certain keys on the six-component universal remote have dual functions. Secondary
key functions are printed in blue on the remote and are used for AUDIO operations.
Not all functions work for all brands. Experiment with your AUDIO system to
determine which functions work with your components.
See the enclosed AUDIO Code List to operate your brand of equipment.

Press the AUDIO key to enable the Audio Mode.

AM•FM: allows you to select the AM•FM band on your AUDIO receiver.
CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: For some AUDIO systems, these

keys will select the corresponding component input.
DELAY-, ON, DELAY+: increases or decreases the delay between the surround and

main speakers when the receiver is in the Surround Sound Mode.

DSP ON•OFF: enables the receiver’s Digital Signal Processing Mode.
DSP MODE: When the DSP mode is enabled, pressing this key allows the

user to cycle through the various DSP Modes.
FRONT, CENTER, REAR, TEST: adjusts the levels of the front, center, and

rear speakers used with LEVEL+/ LEVEL-. The test tone must be enabled
first by pressing the TEST key.

FUNCTION: selects the different AUDIO input components. The number keys
also select the function labeled below the keys when in Audio Mode.

LEVEL+/LEVEL-: sets the level of the speakers during Test Tone Mode.
PRESET: cycles through preset channels while the Tuner input on your

AUDIO system is active.

Program for TV—Direct Entry Method

In order for the six-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:

1. Manually turn on the TV.

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

Note: If your brand is not listed, use one
of the Code Search methods to program
this remote control. (See 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 flashes rapidly for two 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 section on page 10.)

CODE

SEARCH

TV

ON•OFF

TV CODE

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

(OFF)

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