RCA RCU800 - Universal Remote, RCU800MS Control User Manual

universal

RCU800MS

remote

Remote

8

Consolidates up to 8 remotes

Home Theatre™ Keys

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

Compatible with
today’s most
popular brands.

AUX

Controls an
auxilary component

Multi­Brand Use

See back
for most
popular brands.

UNIVERSAL

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 1 and VCR 2—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

Program for AUX—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Code Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Manual Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Auto Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sleep Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Canceling the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Accessing a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exiting a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15

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

Table of Contents

Indicator Light

Component Keys
(

TV, VCR1, VCR2,
DVD, DBS·SAT,
CABLE, AUDIO,
AUX)

CHAN and
VOL keys

Dedicated

MENU key for

DVD disc menus,
some TVs and
satellite receivers.

SELECT

key chooses
highlighted
choice.

BACKLIGHT key

Actual model may vary from picture shown.

2

ENTER key

Use with Manual
or Auto Code Search
to accept code.

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

Note: The eight-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, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, DBS•SAT, CABLE, AUDIO, AUX—and
your eight-component universal remote is ready to go!

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, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, DBS•SAT, CABLE, AUDIO,
AUX)— 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 eight seconds after the
last keypress to conserve battery life.

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

3

Battery Information and Installation

8 Component
Universal Remote

Key Descriptions

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.

4

Other Keys (Listed Alphabetically)

Certain keys on the eight-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 13).

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

to start recording.

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.

Primary Key Descriptions For VIDEO Operations

5

RCU800

Program for TV—Direct Entry Method

Secondary Key Descriptions For AUDIO Operations

Certain keys on the eight-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.

In order for the eight-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:

ON•OFF

TV CODE

CODE

SEARCH

INDICATOR

LIGHT

(BLINK)

TV

(OFF)

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 11.)