RCA RCU600RS User Manual

Universal 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
installation and use instructions carefully.

Limited 90 Day Warranty RCU600RS

Thank you for purchasing this RCAUniversal Remote Control.
This product is designed to provide years of service operating a
wide variety of video and audio components.

Please retain this guide for future reference.

Table of Contents

Installing The Batteries..........................................................................2

Button Description............................................................................3-4

Programming For TV............................................................................5

Code List For TV................................................................................5-6

Programming VCR ..............................................................................7

Code List For VCR............................................................................7-8

Programming For DVD and Code List..............................................9

Programming For DBS System and Code List................................10

Programming For Cable and Code List............................................11

Programming For Audio....................................................................12

Code List For Audio............................................................................13

Operating Audio Functions................................................................14

Sleep Function......................................................................................15

Menu Function....................................................................................15

Programming With Codes Search....................................................16

Identifying Codes From Your Remote..............................................16

Trouble Shooting..................................................................................17

This Universal Remote Control is already programmed for most
RCA, GE and ProScan TVs, VCRs, DBS Systems, DVD Players, and
Audio Video Receivers.

Note: For users of RCA, GE and ProScan DBS Products, older DBS
models require that the INFO Button on this remote be used to
make program selections. Use the SELECT button for making
program selections on newer RCA, GE and ProScan DBS models.

This RCAUniversal Remote Is Compatible With Most Models Of
The Following Brands(Of Infrared Remote Controlled
Components manufactured after 1990):

Battery Installation

Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAAalkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1.Turn the remote over and push down on the cover and slide it
off.

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

3.Slide the battery cover back into place.

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are

removed.

2

Button Description For Video Operation

INDICATOR LIGHT

The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.

ON•OFF

The ON•OFF button operates the same as your original remote
Note: Some RCA, GE and ProScan models require you to press the
device button to turn the device on and the ON•OFF button to
turn the device off.

,VCR, DVD, DBS•SAT, AUDIO , CABLE

TV

The TV, VCR, DVD, DBS•SAT, AUDIO, and CABLE buttons are
used to select the device you want to control.

OL & CH

V

The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or decrease
the channel numbers or volume.

MUTE

Mutes volume on the TV.

ACK

GO B

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

CODE SEARCH

Used to program the remote or to search through codes.

GUIDE

Brings up the on-screen TV program guide if your TV has that feature.

INFO

Shows the date and the time if your TV or VCR has that feature.
Functions the same as a Display button.

VIGATION BUTTONS & SELECT

NA

Used to move through on screen menuing and guides. With some
DBS models the INFO button should be used to select the hig
lighted item. Use the navigation buttons to move the highlighted
choice up, down, left, or right.

MENU•PR

Brings up the Main Menu. If you are already in the menu system,
press SELECT to select a highlighted choice. Use the arrow buttons
to move through the Menu Selections.

CLEAR

Removes the on screen display to return to normal viewing.

0-9

The number buttons operate the same as on your original remote,
and are used for entering device codes.

ENTER

The ENTER button is used to complete channel selection for some
brands of TV. It is also used to complete the code entry process.

TV•VCR

In VCR mode, the TV•VCR button operates the TV•VCR function
of your VCR.

REVERSE,

These buttons operate the same as on your original VCR or DVD
remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin recording.

PIP

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and SWAP operate your Television’s Picture
in-Picture features. INPUT selects the video inputs of your TV if
equipped with this feature.

SLEEP

The SLEEP button allows you to set a time for you to turn off your
TV automatically.

3

OG

PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE

, SWAP, & INPUT

Button Description For Audio Operation

AUDIO OPERATION (Rose Colored Graphics)

Press AUDIO button to enable the AUDIO mode

LEVEL+/LEVEL-

Sets the level of the speakers
during test tone mode.

DSP ON•OFF

Enables the receiver’s Digital
Signal Processing mode.

DSP MODE

When the DSP mode is
enabled, pressing this button
allows the user to cycle
through the various DSP
modes.

CD

,TAPE,TUNER, TV,

VIDEO 1,VIDEO 2

For new RCA brands, these
buttons will turn the selected
device on.

AM•FM

The AM•FM button allows
you to select the AM•FM
band on you audio receiver.

FUNCTION

Selects the different audio
input devices. The number
buttons also select the func­tion labeled below the but­tons when in AUDIO mode.

DELAY-, ON, DELAY+

Increases or decreases the
delay between the surround
and main speakers when the
receiver is in the surround
sound mode.

ON•OFF

, SURR, MODE

ON•OFF SURR toggles the
surround modes on and off.
SURR MODE cycles through
the receiver’s various
surround sound mode
settings.

FRONT, CENTER, REAR,
TEST

Adjust the levels of the front,
center, and rear speakers
respectively used with Level
+ / Level - . The test tone
must be enabled first by
pressing the TEST button.

PRESET

Used to operate preset
channels while in Audio
Mode.

4

Programming For TV

TV

CODE 

SEARCH

ON OFF

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

1. Manually turn on the TV.

Find the three digit code for your TV in
the code list below.

2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the CODE SEARCH
button.

3. Press and release the TV button (The
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then
remain lit).

4. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.

After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the
code is not valid, the INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list
and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at your TV and press
the ON•OFF button. Your TV should
turn off.

Note: If your TV does not respond, try all the
codes for your brand. If the codes do not
work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code
Search method on page 16.

6. With your TV on, press CH+ (CHAN­NEL UP) If the TV responds, no further
programming is required.

TV CODE

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

TV Code List

Abex ........................................172

Admiral ..................001, 173, 211

Adventura ..............................174

Aiko ........................................016

Akai..........................................002

Alleron ....................................046

Amtron....................................038

Anam National ......003, 038, 192

..........................................193, 194

AOC 004, 005, 006, 007, 195, 196

Audiovox ................................038

Belcor ......................................004

Bell & Howell ........001, 083, 162

Bradford ..................................038

Brokwood................................004

Candle ....004, 006, 008, 174, 196

Celebrity..................................002

Citizen ....004, 006, 008, 016, 038

..................105, 171, 174, 177, 196

Colortyme004, 006, 010, 196, 200

Concerto..................004, 006, 196

Contec/Cony..........012, 013, 038

Craig ........................................038

Crown..............................038, 171

5

Curtis Mathes ........000, 004, 006

..........015, 105, 162, 171, 196, 212

CXC..........................................038

Daewoo ..004, 005, 006, 016, 017

..................127, 171, 190, 196, 202

Daytron ..........004, 006, 171, 196

Dimensia ................................000

Dumont ..........................004, 151

Electroband ............................002

Electrohome ..003, 004, 006, 019

..................................020, 022, 196

Emerson ..........004, 006, 012, 023

..........024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029

..........030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035

..........036, 037, 038, 039, 041, 042

..........043, 044, 046, 047, 123, 124

162, 171, 177, 179, 191, 196, 208

Envision ..................004, 006, 196

Fisher ......048, 049, 051, 162, 180

Fujitsu......................................046

Funai................................038, 046

Futuretec ................................038

GE ............000, 054, 003, 004, 006

..................022, 052, 055, 087, 164

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

(OFF)

TV Code List Continued

..................165, 166, 167, 168, 181

..........................................196, 213

Gibralter..........................004, 151

..................012, 019, 056, 057, 058

..................................155, 171, 196

Grundy....................038, 046, 171

Hallmark ................004, 006, 196

Harvard ..................................038

Hitachi ............004, 006, 012, 013

059, 060, 061, 135, 136, 137, 138
139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145

146, 148, 150, 179, 196, 198, 199

IMA..........................................038

Infinity ....................................062

Janeil ........................................174

JBL............................................062

JCB ..........................................002

JC Penney ......000, 004, 005, 006

..........008, 022, 052, 054, 058, 063

..........064, 072, 087, 105, 171, 172

..........................181, 196, 201, 207

Jensen ......................004, 006, 196

JVC ..013, 012, 054, 060, 065, 066

..........067, 123, 157, 158, 159, 182

Kawasho ........002, 004, 006, 196

Kenwood ........004, 006, 019, 196

Kloss Novabeam............068, 069

..........................................174, 183

KTV ................038, 070, 171, 177

LG (Goldstar) ........004, 005, 006

..........................................156, 172

Loewe ......................................062

Logik........................................083

Luxman ..................004, 006, 196

LXI ..........000, 006, 049, 062, 071

..........072, 073, 162, 181, 196, 207

Magnavox ......004, 006, 008, 019

..........062, 068, 069, 075, 076, 077

..........088, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134

..........................183, 196, 219, 235

Majestic ..................................083

Marantz ..004, 006, 062, 078, 196

Megatron ................006, 059, 196

Memorex ................001, 006, 082

..................................083, 162, 196

MGA........004, 005, 006, 019, 022

..................051, 079, 080, 082, 196

Midland ..054, 151, 171, 172, 181

Minutz ....................................052

Mitsubishi ......004, 005, 006, 019

..........................022, 051, 079, 080

..........................081, 082, 125, 196

Montgomery Ward ................083

Motorola..........................003, 173

MTC ........004, 005, 006, 105, 196

Multitech ................................038

Multivision ............................084

NAD 006, 071, 072, 185, 196, 207

NEC ........................003, 004, 005

..................................006, 196, 200

Nikko ......................006, 016, 196

NTC ........................................016

Onwa ......................................038

Optimus ..................................185

Optonica..........................095, 173

Orion ......................035, 191, 208

Panasonic003, 054, 062, 170, 214

Philco ......003, 004, 005, 006, 008

..................012, 019, 062, 068, 069

..........................075, 077, 183, 196

Philips ....003, 004, 008, 012, 019

..................062, 068, 069, 075, 076

..................................086, 087, 088

Pilot..................................004, 171

Pioneer ............004, 006, 090, 091

..........................092, 179, 185, 196

Portland ..................004, 005, 006

..................................016, 171, 196

Price Club ..............................105

Prism........................................054

ProScan............................000, 181

Proton......004, 006, 012, 093, 196

Pulsar ..............................004, 151

Quasar ............003, 054, 070, 214

Radio Shack / Realistic ...... 000

..........................004, 006, 012, 038

..................049, 095, 162, 171, 196

RCA ........000, 100, 005, 003, 004

..................006, 007, 019, 096, 098

..................099, 101, 102, 103, 129

..................179, 181, 188, 190, 196

..........................202, 203, 215, 233

Runco ......................................151

Sampo ....004, 006, 171, 172, 196

Samsung 004, 005, 006, 012, 015

..................017, 019, 104, 105, 106

..................171, 172, 196, 201, 204

Sansui ..............................191, 208

Sanyo ..............004, 048, 049, 080

..........................107, 162, 169, 180

Scotch ..............................006, 196

Scott ................004, 006, 012, 024

..........................035, 038, 046, 196

Sears 000, 004, 006, 013, 019, 046

048, 049, 051, 066, 071, 072, 109
..110, 162, 180, 181, 189, 196, 207

Sharp ......173, 095, 171, 004, 006

..012, 029, 111, 112, 113, 122, 196

Shogun ....................................004

Signature ........................001, 083

Simpson ..................................008

Sony ................002, 205, 216, 218

Soundesign ............004, 006, 008

..................................038, 046 196

Squareview ............................189

SSS....................................004, 038

Starlite......................................038

Supre-Macy ............................174

Supreme ..................................002

Sylvania ..........004, 006, 008, 019

..................062, 068, 069, 075, 076

..........077, 088, 116, 161, 183, 196

Symphonic..............033, 038, 189

Tandy ......................................173

Tatung......................................003

Technics ..................................054

Techwood ......004, 006, 054, 196

Teknika....004, 005, 006, 008, 012

..................013, 016, 038, 046, 076

..........082, 083, 105, 170, 171, 214

Telecaption..............................117

Tera..........................004, 012, 093

TMK ........................004, 006, 196

Toshiba....049, 071, 072, 105, 109

..........117, 118, 160, 162, 201, 207

Totevision................................171

Universal ........................052, 087

Victor ..............................066, 182

Vidtech............004, 005, 006, 196

Viking ......................................174

Wards ......000, 001, 004, 005, 006

..................019, 024, 033, 046, 052

..........062, 068, 069, 075, 076, 083

..........087, 088, 095, 119, 120, 196

Yamaha ..004, 005, 006, 019, 196

Zenith ..............004, 051, 083, 152

..........................153, 154, 210, 217

6

Programming For VCR

ON OFF

VCR

CODE 

SEARCH

Most RCA, GE and ProScan VCRs will not require programming.
Check to see if your VCR responds to the remote before you begin
programming.

1. Manually turn on the VCR.

Find the three digit code for your VCR
in the code list starting below.

2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the CODE SEARCH
button.

3. Press and release the VCR button (The
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then
remain lit).

4. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.

After your code is entered the INDICA-
TOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is
not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will
blink. Check the code list and repeat
process.

5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press
the ON•OFF button. Your VCR should
turn off.

Note: If your VCR does not respond, try all the
codes for your brand. If the codes do not work,
or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search
method on page 16.

6. With your VCR on, press CH+ (CHAN­NEL UP). If the VCR responds, no fur­ther programming is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

VCR CODE

VCR Code List

Admiral ..................................001

Adventura ..............................026

Aiko ........................................027

Aiwa ........................................026

Akai ........................003, 005, 007

..........................008, 111, 112, 113

American High ......................021

Asha ........................................013

Audio Dynamics............009, 010

Audiovox ................................014

Bell & Howell ........................011

Beaumark................................013

Broksonic ................012, 025, 031

Calix ........................................014

Candle ............013, 014, 015, 016

..................................017, 018, 019

Canon ..............................021, 022

Capehart..........................020, 110

Carver......................................062

CCE..................................027, 061

Citizen ............013, 014, 015, 016

..........................017, 018, 019, 027

Colortyme ..............................009

Colt ..........................................061

Craig................013, 014, 023, 061

Curtis-Mathes ........000, 009, 013

..........016, 018, 021, 022, 024, 115

Cybernex ................................013

Daewoo ..........015, 017, 019, 025

..........................026, 027, 028, 110

Daytron....................................110

DBX..................................009, 010

Dimensia ................................000

Dynatech ................................026

Electrohome....................014, 029

Electrophonic..........................014

Emerson..012, 014, 015, 021, 024

025, 026, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033

, 034, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041

042, 044, 045, 046, 047, 065, 105

..........................113, 116, 117, 130

Fisher ..............011, 023, 052, 048

..........................049, 050, 051, 118

Fuji ..................................021, 119

Funai........................................026

Garrard....................................026

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

(OFF)

VCR Code List Continued

GE ............................000, 013, 021

..........................022, 053, 115, 120

Grandiente ..............................026

Harley Davidson....................026

Harman Kardon ....................009

Harwood ................................061

Headquarter............................011

Hitachi ............055, 056, 057, 107

........................................ 111, 120

HI-Q ........................................023

Instant Replay ........................021

JCL ..........................................021

JC Penney........009, 010, 011, 013

..........014, 021, 022, 060, 107, 118

Jensen ......................055, 056, 111

JVC ..009, 010, 011, 018, 111, 123

Kenwood ........009, 010, 011, 016

..................................018, 111, 123

KLH ........................................061

Kodak ..............................014, 021

LG (Goldstar) 009, 014, 018, 054

Lloyd........................................026

Logik........................................061

LXI............................................014

Magnavox ..............021, 022, 062

..........................063, 104, 108, 124

Magnin ....................................013

Marantz ..062, 011, 010, 016, 009

..........................018, 021, 022, 064

Marta ......................................014

Matsushita ..............................021

MEI ..........................................021

Memorex ........001, 011, 013, 014

..................021, 022, 023, 026, 104

MGA ...................... 029, 065, 113

MGN Tech...............................013

Midland ..................................053

Minolta....................055, 056, 107

Mitsubishi...... 029, 055, 056, 065

..........066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071

..........073, 072, 074, 106, 113, 123

Montgomery Ward ........001, 075

Motorola..........................001, 021

MTC ................................013, 026

Multitech 013, 016, 026, 053, 061

NEC ........009, 010, 011, 018, 064

..................076, 078, 079, 111, 123

Nikko ......................................014

Noblex ....................................013

Olympus..................................021

Optimus ..........................001, 014

Optonica..................................096

Orion........................................031

Panasonic................021, 022, 109

..................................125, 126, 127

Pentax......016, 055, 056, 107, 120

Pentax Research ....................018

Philco ..............021, 022, 062, 063

Philips ....021, 022, 062, 096, 124

Pilot..........................................014

Pioneer ....010, 055, 080, 081, 123

Portland ..........016, 017, 019, 110

ProScan....................................000

Protec ......................................061

Pulsar ......................................104

Quarter ....................................011

Quartz......................................011

Quasar ....................021, 022, 125

RCA ........000, 003, 013, 021, 022

..................055, 056, 082, 083, 084

................ 085, 086, 087, 088, 089

..........090, 091, 107, 115, 120, 125

Radio Shack / Realistic ........001

..........011, 013, 014, 021, 022, 023

..................026, 029, 049, 050, 096

Radix........................................014

Randex ....................................014

Ricoh........................................128

Runco ......................................104

Samsung..................013, 015, 053

..................................055, 033, 112

Sanky ..............................001, 104

Sansui ..............010, 092, 111, 123

Sanyo ......................011, 013, 023

Scott ................012, 015, 025, 032

..................................038, 065, 116

Sears ........011, 014, 021, 023, 028

..........................048, 049, 050, 051

..........................055, 056, 107, 118

Sharp ........001, 017,029, 094, 095

..........................................096, 097

Shintom ..................056, 061, 098

Shogun ....................................013

Signature ................................001

Singer ......................021, 061, 128

Sony ........................098, 099, 119

STS ..................................021, 107

Sylvania..................021, 022, 026,

..........................062, 063, 065, 124

Symphonic ..............................026

Tandy ......................................011

Tashiko ....................................014

Tatung......................................111

Teac ..........................026, 085, 111

Technics ..........................021, 109

Teknika .. 014, 021, 022, 026, 100

..................................................129

Toshiba....015, 049, 051, 055, 065

..................................................116

Totevision........................013, 014

TMK ........................013, 024, 047

Unitech ....................................013

Vector Research......009, 010, 015

................................................ 016

Victor ......................................010

Video Concepts......009, 010, 015

..........................................016, 113

Videosonic ..............................013

Wards ......001, 013, 014, 015, 021

..022, 023, 026,029, 055, 056, 061

..........096, 101, 102,103, 107, 116

XR-1000 ..................021, 026, 061

Yamaha....009, 010, 011, 018, 111

Zenith ..............098, 104, 119, 128

Programming For DVD

ON OFF

DVD

CODE 

SEARCH

ON OFF

DBS•SAT

CODE 

SEARCH

Most RCA, GE and ProScan DVD systems will not require
programming. Check to see if your DVD System responds
to the remote before you begin programming.

Programming For DBS System

Most RCA, GE and ProScan Satellite systems will not require
programming. Check to see if your DBS Satellite System
responds to the remote before you begin programming.

1. Manually turn on the DVD System.

Find the three digit code for your DVD
System in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the CODE SEARCH
button.

3. Press and release the DVD button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink
then remain lit).

4. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.

After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list
and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at your DVD System
and press the ON•OFF button. Your
DVD System should turn off.

6. If the DVD System responds, no further
programming is required.

Note: If your DVD does not respond, try all the
codes for your brand. If the codes do not work,
or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search
method on page 16.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

DVD CODE

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

(OFF)

1. Manually turn on DBS System.

Find the three digit code for your DBS
System in the code list below.

2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the CODE
SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the DBS•SAT button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then
remain lit).

4. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.

After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list
and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at your DBS System
and press the ON•OFF button. Your
DBS System should turn off.

Note: If your DBS System does not respond,
try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do
not work, or your brand is not listed, try the
Code Search method on page 16.

6. With your DBS System on, press CH+
(CHANNEL UP). If the satellite system
responds, no further programming is
required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

SATELLITE CODE

(OFF)

DVD Codes

Aiwa ........................................350

Hitachi......................................351

JVC....................................161, 352

Konka ..............................353, 354

Magnavox................162, 356, 357

Mitsubishi ................................163

Panasonic ................................355

Philips ......................162, 356, 357

Pioneer......................................165

ProScan ....................................160

RCA ..........................................160

Sanyo ........................................359

Sony..........................166, 360, 361

Toshiba ....................167, 362, 363

Zenith ......................................364

9

Satellite Codes

Alphastar..................................079

Echostar (Dish System) ..........089

Echosphere (Dish Net) ..........079

GE..............................071, 080, 081

Hitachi SYS I............................084

Hitachi SYS II ..........................083

Hughes ............................077, 090

Magnavox ................................085

JVC ............................................082

Panasonic ................................075

Philips ......................................085

Primestar ..................................076

Proscan ....................071, 080, 081

RCA ..........................071, 080, 081

Sony ..........................................072

Toshiba......................................073

Uniden......................................086

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ON OFF

AUDIO

CODE 

SEARCH

Programming For Cable

ON OFF

CABLE

CODE 

SEARCH

1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.

Find the three digit code for your Cable
Box in the code list below

2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the CODE
SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the CABLE button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink
then remain lit)

4. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.

After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list
and repeat process.

5. Aim the remote at your Cable Box and
press the ON•OFF button. Your Cable
Box should turn off.

Note: If your Cable Box does not respond, try
all the codes for your brand. If the codes do
not work, or your brand is not listed, try the
Code Search method on page 16.

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

(OFF)

Programming For Audio

This remote control will operate many features found in audio/video
receivers and mini-systems. The remote control is already programmed
to operate most RCA and ProScan brand A/V receivers. Other brands
of receivers and mini-systems need to be set up under the AUDIO
button prior to using the device. See page 13 for the list of AUDIO
codes.

1. Manually turn on the device you wish
to control.

Find the three digit code for your
AUDIO system in the code list on the
next page.

2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release the CODE
SEARCH button.

3. Press and release the AUDIO button
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink
then remain lit).

4. Enter the code using the Number
Buttons.

After your code is entered, the
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list
and repeat process.

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

(OFF)

6. With your Cable Box on, press CH+

(CHANNEL UP). If the Cable Box
responds, no further programming
is required.

7. Enter your code here for easy reference.

Cable Box Code List

ABC ..001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007

Antronix ..........................008, 009

Archer ..............008, 009, 010, 011

Cabletenna ..............................008

Cableview ................................008

Century ....................................011

Citizen ......................................011

Colour Voice ....................012, 013

Comtronics ..............................015

Contec ......................................016

Eastern......................................017

Garrard ....................................011

GC Electronics ........................009

Gemini..............................018, 019

General Instru. ........................003

Hamlin ............020, 021, 022, 035

Hitachi ......................................003

Jasco ..........................................011

Jerrold ......001, 003, 005, 007, 018

..................................023, 024, 046

Magnavox ................................025

Movie Time......................027, 028

NSC ..................................027, 028

OAK..................................029, 016

Panasonic ........................000, 048

Philips ......011, 012, 013, 019, 025

..................................030, 031, 032

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CABLE BOX CODE

Pioneer..............................034, 033

RCA ..........................000, 047, 049

Realistic ....................................009

Regal ................................022, 035

Regency ....................................017

Rembrandt ..............................003

Samsung ..................................034

Scientific Atlanta ....006, 036, 037

..................................................038

Signal ........................................018

Signature ..................................003

Sprucer ....................................000

Standard Components ..........039

Starcom ....................001, 007, 018

Stargate ....................................018

Starquest ..................................018

Tocom ..............................004, 023

Tusa ..........................................018

TV86..........................................027

Unika ........................008, 009, 011

United Cable............................001

Universal..........008, 009, 010, 011

Video Way................................044

View Star..........015, 016, 025, 027

Zenith ..............................050, 051

5. Aim the remote at the device you wish

to control and press the ON•OFF button.
The device should turn off.

Note: If your device does not respond, try all
the codes for your brand. If the codes do not
work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code
Search method on page 16.

6. With your device on, press VOL+

(VOLUME UP). If it responds, no
further programming is required.

7. Enter your code and the type of device
you programmed here for easy
reference.

Note: The CD codes need to be programmed
using the DVD key.

AUDIO CODE

CD RCVR LD

✓

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Audio Component Code List

CD

Aiwa ................................175, 203

ADC..........................................200

ADO..........................................201

Akai ..........................................205

Denon ......................................208

Dynatech..................................177

Emerson ..................................178

Fisher........................179, 212, 213

GE ............................................216

Hitachi......................................180

Inkel..........................................220

JVC....................................181, 221

Kenwood ................183, 222, 224

Luxman ....................................225

NEC ..........................................184

Marantz............................185, 226

MCS ..........................................228

Mitsubishi........................229, 230

Nakamichi ......................232, 233

Onkyo ......................186, 234, 235

Optimus ..................237, 238, 239

Panasonic ................................188

Pioneer ............................189, 240

RCA ..................................190, 211

Sanyo ........................................250

Sears..........................................207

Sherwood ................................243

Sony..........................195, 209, 244

Teac ..........................245, 246, 247

Technics....................................197

Toshiba ....................................231

Yamaha ....................198, 199, 248

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AUDIO RECEIVER

Aiwa ................250, 251, 252, 253

..........................254, 255, 256, 257

JVC............................................258

Kenwood..................................258

RCA ..........................................259

Sony..........................260, 261, 262

Yamaha ....................................263

LASER DISC

RCA ..........................................133

Operating Audio Functions

Note: Not all functions work for all brands. See page 13 for the
Audio code list to operate your brand of equipment.

TURNING ON

Point the remote control at the receiver and press the AUDIO button.
The receiver should turn on. In some cases, it may require pressing the

AUDIO button and then the ON•OFFbutton to turn the system on.
SELECTING A DEVICE INPUT

Device inputs such as CD Player or Tape Deck may be selected
depending on the features of your receiver or mini-system. Input
selection may be made either by pressing the labeled digit button, or
by pressing the FUNCTION button to toggle through the inputs
available on your system.

Note: You may need to experiment with your system since
manufacturers products do not all work the same way.

USING

To select a device, press the number button
(1-6) that corresponds with the device you
want to operate (CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV,
VIDEO 1, & VIDEO 2).

USING
CHANGE AUDIO DEVICES

To select a device, press the FUNCTION
button until the input you want to operate
appears on your system.

OPERA
DECK

Use the Play, Forward, Reverse, Record, Stop,
and Pause buttons for CD players and tape
decks. In some cases, the Preset buttons
(CH+/CH-) may work in changing tracks
on CD players.

OPERA

1. Press the AUDIObutton

2. Press the TUNER (3) button

3. Press the AM/FM button to toggle between

AM and FM

4. Use the Preset (CH+/CH-) buttons to

move up and down channel presets.

OPERA
SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM

With RCA receivers, a second press of the TV
button should turn the receiver on.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Press the AUDIObutton.

3. Select the Audio input either by using the labeled number

buttons or the FUNCTION button

4. Press the VOL+or VOL- buttons to control volume

Note: The Volume buttons may operate both TV and receiver
volume at the same time. If this presents a problem, it may be resolved by dis­abling the TV speakers by going into the TV menu.

CONTROLLING THE SURROUND SOUND FEATURE

The Surround Sound feature may be turned ON/OFF by pressing the
SURR ON•OFF button.

1. Press the SURR MODE button until the desired mode is found.

2. Press DELAY+ or DELAY- to achieve the desired delay effect.

3. Press the DSP ON•OFF button to turn DSP (Digital Signal

Processor) ON or OFF.

4. Press the DSP button until the desired effect is achieved.

5. Press the TEST button to listen to speaker levels.

6. Press FRONT, CENTER, or REAR buttons to select speakers.

7. Press the LEVEL+ or LEVEL- buttons to adjust speaker levels.

THE RECEIVER OR MINI-SYSTEM

THE NUMBER BUTTONS TO CHANGE AUDIO INPUTS

THE FUNCTION BUTTON TO

TING A CD PLAYER OR TAPE

TING THE AM/FM TUNER

TING A HOME THEATER

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ON OFF TV

DBS•SAT

VCR

DVD

CABLE

AUDIO

ON OFF TV

DBS•SAT

VCR

DVD

CABLE

AUDIO

ON OFF

ENTER

CODE 

SEARCH

CODE 

SEARCH

CODE 

SEARCH

Sleep Function

TV

The Sleep Function will turn off your TV automatically after the user
programs the time interval from one (1) to ninety-nine (99) minutes.

INDICATOR

1. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The
INDICATOR LIGHT will stay lit. Release

the SLEEP button.

2. Enter time in minutes using the
numerical key pad. Indicator light
will go off.
(Min: 1 minute/keypad entry 0-1)
(Max: 99 minutes/keypad entry 9-9)

3. Leave remote aimed at television.

IMPORTANT: Sleep Feature will not
work unless remote is left aimed at
television.

To Turn Off The Sleep Timer:

1. Sleep timer program will be cancelled
and reset to zero by either of the
following:

Press and hold SLEEP button until

INDICATOR LIGHT blinks or press
ON•OFF button, turning TV OFF.

LIGHT

…

ON OFF

(BLINK)

Programming With Code Search

If your TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System, DVD Player, Cable Box or
Audio System does not respond after you have tried all the codes for
your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code
by following the steps below.

1. Manually turn on the device you wish to
program.

2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the

INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release
CODE SEARCH.

3. Press and release the device button for the
device you are programming. The
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once,
then remain lit.

4. Press and release ON•OFF until your
device turns off.

Important: You may have to press
ON•OFF up to 200 times.

5. When your device turns off, press
ENTER, the INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off.

(BLINK)

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(OFF)

Menu Function

The Menu Function is used to make changes in the selected settings such
as setting color, channels, timer, etc. The MENU button invokes TV, DVD
and DBS•SAT Modes. Each menu will vary from brand to brand.

Entering the Menu Mode:

1. Push the device button on the remote
for the desired menu screen.

2. Push the Menu button. This allows you
to view the menu of the device chosen.
The menu should now be visible on
your television.

3. While in Menu Mode these buttons will
function as follows:

Navigation Left/Right buttons will
operate as cursor right and left.

Navigation UP/DOWN buttons will
operate as cursor up and down.

MENU button applies the highlighted
menu item.

SELECT button may also be used to
select the menu item, especially in
DVD.

Not all functions in competitive models
and brands of televisions may be fully
supported.

EXITING THE MENU MODE

Push the CLEAR key to return to
normal operation.

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(BLINK)

DBS•SAT

Identifying Codes From Your Universal Remote

If you need to find the three-digit code for your TV, VCR, DBS
System, Cable Box or Audio System after your device is set-up
use this procedure.

DVD

1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the
INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release
CODE SEARCH.

2. Press and release the device button for
the code you are retrieving. The
Indicator Light will blink once.

3. Press and release CODE SEARCH. The
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

4. Starting with 0 on the keypad, press the

number buttons in order (0-9) until the
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.

5. The number which causes the indicator

light to blink is the first digit of your
code.

6. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all

three numbers in the code.

…

(BLINK)

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(OFF)

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Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM

Red light not blinking when you
press any key

The remote does not operate
your video devices

Not performing commands
properly

Problems programming a
TV/VCR Combo Unit

VCR not recording

SOLUTION

A) Replace the batteries with 2
new AAA alkaline batteries.
B) Check if batteries are properly
installed.

A) Try all the codes listed for
your brand.
B) Try the Code Search method
on page 16.

Start Code Search over again to
locate the proper code for full
compatibility.

Try the VCR code for your
brand. Some combo units,
however, may require both
a TV and a VCR code for full
operation.

As a safety feature on your
remote, you must press the REC
button twice.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Thomson multimedia Inc. warrants that for 90 days from date of
purchase, it will replace this product if found to be defective in
materials or workmanship. Return it postage prepaid to the
Product Exchange Center address for prompt, no charge
replacement with a current equivalent. This replacement is
Thomson multimedia Inc.’s sole obligation under this warranty.
Thomson multimedia Inc. will not be responsible for any inci­dental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in con­nection with the use or inability to use this product. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty excludes defects or damage due to
misuse, abuse, or neglect. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.

© 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.

Product Exchange Center

11721 Alameda Ave.

Socorro, TX 79927

PRCU600RS Rev0401

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Made In Indonesia

www.rca.com

Problems changing channels

If your original remote required

ENTER after a channel, press
ENTER after you select a

channel.

No response after pressing a key

A) Make sure you have new
batteries and you are aiming
your remote at your devices.
B) Check that batteries are
properly installed. See page 2.

SELECT button not responding

Try using the MENU or INFO
button to make the selection
while in the Program Guide.

Flashing Indicator Light

Invalid Code for the device.
Check the Code list and
reprogram the Remote
Control.

Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.

For Customer Service, contact the RCA Help Center at: www.rca.com

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Required

First Class

Thomson multimdedia Inc.

2000 Clements Bridge Road

Deptford, NJ 08096-2011

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7.Where will this remote primarily be used?

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Satellite Receiver: ____________ Audio System: ______________

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