RCA RCU807 User Manual

universal

Compatible with today’s
most popular brands.

Compatible avec la plupart
des marques actuelles.

remote

UNIVERSAL

Learning Remote

LCD Status Display

• Provides step-by­step programming
instructions; prompts
for next steps; validates
correct entries. Displays
time and the code
tables programmed
for your components.

Learns Commands
from Original

Remotes

• Can store more than
30 key commands
for each original remote.

SmartMacro™Keys

• Control multiple
commands with two
simple keypresses.

UNIVERSAL

RCU807

UNIVERSEL

Télécommande intelligente

Afficheur d’état ACL

• Présente les
instructions détaillées
de programmation;
demande les prochaines
étapes; valide les entrées
correctes. Affiche l'heure
et les tableaux de codes
programmés pour
vos appareils.

Apprend les
commandes des
télécommandes
originales

• Peut mémoriser quelque
30 commandes de
touches pour chaque
télécommande originale.

Touches SmartMacro

mc

•

Pour commander
plusieurs commandes
par deux simples
pressions de touches.

télécommande

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

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Code Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Power-on Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LCD Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setup Routine and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Code Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Code List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Code Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Code Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Learning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Code Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Learning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under a Component Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SmartMacro™ Key Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Program a SmartMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Execute a SmartMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Delete a Single SmartMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Delete ALL SmartMacros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Set an Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Delete or Review an Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TV Volume Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

VCR/DVD Punch-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Record Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Set Time for LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Master Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

RCA All Power Off Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Table of Contents

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Congratulations on your purchase of the RCU807. This unit is one of the most sophisticated, yet
easy to use, remote controls available today. With the RCU807, juggling multiple remote controls is a
thing of the past! This one unit controls up to eight components, including the most popular brands
of TV, VCR, DVD, PVR, SAT•CBL, CD and AUDIO equipment. The RCU807 has the ability to learn
commands from your existing remotes, and the SmartMacro™ feature allows multiple commands to
be executed with two simple keypresses. The RCU807 is easy to use, easy to program, and it gives
you total control—at the touch of your fingertips!

Universal Learning Remote
with LCD Status Display

Battery Information

Your RCU807 Universal Learning Remote with LCD Status Display requires four AAAalkaline
batteries (sold separately).

Battery Installation

To install the batteries:

1. Turn the unit over, lift tab and pick the cover up.

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

3. Replace the battery cover and snap into place.

Battery Saver

Your RCU807 saves battery power by automatically turning off if any key is pressed for more than
30 seconds. This saves your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain
depressed, such as under a book or between the sofa cushions.

Code Saver

With the RCU807, you don’t have to worry about losing programmed information when you change
batteries. All programmed parameters are retained indefinitely in the event of battery replacement.

Power-on Default

When you replace batteries, your RCU807 remote always powers on in the TV Mode. If your TV,
VCR, DVD, or satellite receiver are RCA, PROSCAN or GE brands, you may not even need to set
up the RCU807 to control them. In these instances, the remote should work as soon as the batteries
are installed.

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The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) status display on your RCU807 provides a visual interface
between the user and the remote. This display makes it easy to program and use your remote
with many components.

The LCD status display remains blank when the remote is not in use. Pressing any key displays
the time and the current component mode. The status display turns off after approximately
15 seconds from the last keypress, except when an Event Timer is set. In this case, the display
remains on until the event has occurred.

RCU807 Product Diagram

Liquid Crystal
Status Display
(LCD)

SETUP key

ENTER key

CLEAR key

LEARN keys

(L1, L2, L3)

LCD Status Display

Setup Routine and Procedures

MACRO (M) key

The SETUP (S) key is located towards the upper right-hand side of the RCU807 unit. The
SETUP (S) key is used to walk you through the steps in setting up the remote. To enter the Setup
Mode, press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds until the Setup Mode? Screen is shown.
Successive presses of the SETUP (S) key walk you through all the available setup routines.

MACRO 1, 2, 3 keys

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ON OFF

VCR

AUX1

DSP

AM FM

ON.OFF

DVD

L1

FRONT

REAR
INPUT

GUIDE

MENU

FUNCTION

AUX2

CD

AUDIO

L2

SLEEP

MACRO

MM

M

PIP

CH +

MUTE

VOL

CH

LEVEL+

SELECT

LEVEL­MACRO

2

1

TAPE

CD

5

4

VIDEO1

TV

8

ENTER

0

REVERSE

PLAY

DELAY

STOP

RECORD

SETUP

VOL

TUNER

VIDEO2

TV VCR

FORWARD

PAUS E

SAT CBL

CENTER

SWAP

TEST

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

3

6

97

DELAY

TV

MODE

L3

S

DSP

LEARN

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The following are the screen selections available in the Setup Mode.

1. Setup Mode?

2. Set Time Display?

3. Timer 1 Mode?

4. Timer 2 Mode?

5. Timer 3 Mode?

6. Timer 4 Mode?

7. Cancel Timer 1
(Only appears once
Timer 1 has been set.)

8. Cancel Timer 2
(Only appears once
Timer 2 has been set.)

9. Cancel Timer 3
(Only appears once
Timer 3 has been set.)

10. Cancel Timer 4
(Only appears once
Timer 4 has been set.)

11. Learn Mode?

12. Clear Mode?
(Only appears after commands
have been learned.)

13. Reset?
(Master Reset to clear all settings—
return to factory default)

14. Exit

Enter Setup Mode

Exit Setup Mode

To exit the Setup Mode at any time and return to normal operation, follow these steps:

1. Press and release the CLEAR key.

The remote is now in normal operation mode.

OR

2. Press and release the SETUP (S) key repeatedly until the

status display shows the Exit Screen. Press and release the
ENTER key. The remote is now in normal operation mode.

During a Setup function, if no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the
unit automatically exits from the Setup mode. The status display
shows the TimeOut Screen for three seconds prior to returning to
normal operation. Any operation that is not completed when the
timeout occurs is not saved.

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In order for the RCU807 to control your components (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), you must program it
with the corresponding code from the Code Lists. (Refer to the Code List enclosed.) This enables
the remote to control your component with the proper commands. If your TV, VCR, DVD or satellite
receiver is an RCA, PROSCAN or GE brand, the RCU807 may not need any programming to control
it. To program the remote with the codes for your components, you can use one of three methods:
Code List Entry, Code Search or Code Autosearch.

You can enter codes in your RCU807 from the Code Lists using the SETUP (S) key. When you
enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a valid code for a TV), any previously
Learned functions for that mode are deleted.

To enter a code directly from one of the Code Lists, follow these steps:

1. Manually turn on the component to be controlled
(TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

2. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds
until the LCD display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

3. Release the SETUP (S) key.

4. Press and release the desired component key
(TV, VCR, SAT•CBL, etc.). For AUX1 or AUX2, press
and release the AUX1 or AUX2 key followed by the desired
component key to be programmed under that key.

Note: If the AUX1 or AUX2 key is selected, the status

display will alternate between showing the AUX number
(AUX1 or AUX2) and the component label (TV, VCR,
SAT•CBL, etc.) at 0.5-second intervals.

5. Enter the three-digit code for your component brand from
the corresponding Code Lists at the back of this User’s Guide.
If your brand has more than one code listed, begin with the
first code. When a valid code from the list is entered, the
LCD displays the Success Screen, then returns to the normal
time display.

Note: For an invalid code entry, the LCD displays the Invalid

Screen for three seconds before returning to the normal time
display. In this case, no changes are made.

6. With the component on, aim the RCU807 at the component
and press and release the ON•OFF key. If you have entered
the correct code number for your component, it responds
to the ON•OFF key. If the component responds, no further
programming is required. Code List Entry is now complete.

7. If your component does not respond, try the next code in the
list for your brand by repeating the procedure starting at step
two. If no other codes exist for your brand, try the Code Search
or Code Autosearch methods.

Code Entry

Code List Entry

Code Search

If the component you wish to control does not respond to any of the codes you have entered
using the Code List Entry method, you can search the entire Code List for a particular component
that might not be listed in the Code List or might be listed under a different brand.

When you enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a code for a TV),
any previously Learned functions for that mode are deleted.

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To search for a specific code in one of the Code Lists, follow these steps:

Code Identification allows you to find out what code is currently
programmed in the remote under a given mode (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

To find the currently programmed code, follow these steps:

1. Manually turn on the component to be controlled
(TV, VCR, DVD, etc.).

2. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds until
the LCD display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

3. Release the SETUP (S) key.

4. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR,

SAT•CBL, etc.). For AUX1 or AUX2, press and release the
AUX1 or AUX2 key followed by the desired component

key to be programmed under that key.

Note: If the AUX1 or AUX2 key is selected, the status display

will alternate between showing the AUX number (AUX1 or
AUX2) and the component label (TV, VCR, SAT•CBL, etc.)
at 0.5-second intervals.

5. The LCD shows the Code Search Screen, which displays
the component mode and its current programmed code.
Press and release the CH+ or ON•OFF key repeatedly until
the component to be controlled responds to the command.
Press and release the ENTER key to save the code. After
you install this code, any previously Learned commands
will be deleted.

Note: The Code Search starts from the currently stored code

under that mode. For example, if the component Code List
contains 100 codes and the currently stored code is 050,
the Code Search starts from 051 and continues to 100 before
looping back to 000 and finishing at 050. This speeds up
the process of finding the correct code for your component,
since you may discover that some codes can turn your
component on and off but are not able to control its other
functions. This process allows you to bypass codes you’ve
already tried. The display will show the End Screen once
all code list entries have been searched.

6. If your component responds and you accidentally overshoot
that code by pressing the CH+ or ON•OFF key again, press
and release the CH- key to backtrack through the Code List.
You can change the direction to forward once again by
pressing the CH+ or ON•OFF keys.

7. After pressing the ENTER key in step five, the LCD
displays the Success Screen, then returns to the normal time
display. The Code Search Entry method is now complete.

Code Identification

1. During normal remote operation, press and hold any
component key. The top right corner of the LCD display
shows the current code programmed for that component.

2. Release the component key to return the display to normal.

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Code Identification Chart

Learning Tips

Before transferring commands from your original remote to the RCU807,
check out these useful tips on Learning.

1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the RCU807 and
your original remote(s).

2. It is recommended that you clear all Learned commands under all
component modes before attempting any Learning. (See section on
Clear all Stored Learned Commands Under a Component Mode.)

3. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU807 so the
IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RCU807 Learn sensor,
located at the bottom of the remote.

4. The distance between the two remotes should be approximately
2-3 inches apart.

5. To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your
familiarity with the Learning process, you may wish to experiment
by learning two or three keys initially. Then, carry out a Clear all
Stored Learned Commands Under a Component Mode operation
before learning all the desired functions from your original remote.

6. Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with the
IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep the
remotes at least three feet away from such light sources.

7. When learning a key, do not release the key on your original remote
until the Success Screen is displayed on the RCU807 status display,
which takes approximately 2-3 seconds. Until this occurs, the LCD
will display the Learn Screen.

8. Any key on your RCU807 can be programmed with Learned
commands, with the exception of the MACRO (M), SETUP (S),
INPUT or any component key. In addition, the L1, L2
and L3 keys are generic keys to be programmed as you wish.

9. If there is a problem during the Learning process, the Learn Error
Screen appears in the display. The unit still remains in Learning Mode.

10. All Learned keys are saved automatically.

11. When the memory is full, the display shows the Full Screen.
It is not possible to learn any additional keys without first clearing
Learned commands under a component mode.

Enter your code here for easy reference.

AUDIO

Tuner

❒

AMP

❒

Tape

❒

TV CODE AUX 1 device:______

AUX 2 device:______ CD CODEVCR CODE

SAT•CBL CODE

DVD CODE

Learning

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Learning Commands

Now you’re ready to have your RCU807 learn the commands from your existing remote(s).
All Learned keys are saved automatically. Remember, only one original remote can be stored
under any one mode.

Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component they control. Once you
have programmed in the code for your specific component, you can customize the RCU807 to
include certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not embedded in the preset code.

Your RCU807 has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under
the mode(s) of your choice. The RCU807 can store more than 30 key commands for each original
remote. Only one original remote can be learned under any one mode (i.e., the RCU807 can learn
the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.).

Code Learning

1. Gather all the remotes that you want to learn and have
them all lined up on a flat surface before going into the
Learn IR Mode.

2. Place the first original remote in the Learning position.
Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU807
so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the
RCU807 Learn sensor, located at the bottom of the remote.
The remotes should be positioned 2-3 inches apart.

3. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds
until the LCD display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

4. Release the SETUP (S) key.

5. Press and release the SETUP (S) key repeatedly
until the LCD display shows the Learn Mode? Screen.

6. Press and release the desired component key (TV, VCR,
SAT•CBL, AUX1, etc.). The Key? Screen is displayed.

7. Press and release the key on the RCU807 that you wish to
use to store the Learned commands. The Learn Screen appears.

Note: You cannot learn any commands under the

MACRO (M), SETUP (S), INPUT or any component keys.

8. Press and hold the original remote key you want to transfer
to the RCU807 until the Success Screen appears in the display.
This process can take 2-3 seconds to complete.

9. Release the original remote key. If there is a problem during
the Learning process, the LCD displays the Learn Error
Screen for three seconds but still remains in the Learning
Setup Mode. If this occurs, try adjusting the distance between
the remotes slightly and repeat from step 7.

10. Repeat steps 7-9 for other keys to be learned.

11. When all the original remote commands have been learned,
press and release the SETUP (S) key. The display returns to
the normal time display. At this point, you can learn other
keys under another component key by repeating steps 3-9.
The Learning process is now complete.

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1. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds

until the status display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

2. Release the SETUP (S) key.

3. Press and release the SETUP (S) key repeatedly

until the Clear Mode? Screen appears.

4. Press and release the desired component key for the
Learned commands you want the RCU807 to clear
(TV, VCR, SAT•CBL, AUX1, etc.). The chosen component
will appear in the display.

5. Press and release the ENTER key.
The display shows the Clearing Wait Screen.

Note: If, at this point, you wish to cancel this process,

press and release the CLEAR key.

6. The LCD display shows the Success Screen,
then returns to the normal time display.

7. All Learned commands that were previously stored
under that component mode are now cleared. If you
wish to clear all Learned commands under another
component mode, repeat steps 1-6.

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Your RCU807’s SmartMacro feature allows you to execute a sequence of commands with only
two keypresses. A SmartMacro learns any sequence of original remote commands. A total of six
Learned commands can be programmed under each of the three MACRO 1, 2, and 3 digit keys.
If you program all six keystrokes into a SmartMacro, the Macro is automatically stored after the
sixth Learned command is completed. The commands you want a SmartMacro to execute must be
programmed in correct sequential order. Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform
can be programmed as a SmartMacro and reduced to two keypresses, MACRO (M) followed by
the 1, 2, or 3 digit key. You cannot program a Macro within a Macro.

Clear All Stored Learned Commands
Under a Component Mode

To program a SmartMacro, follow these steps:

1. Gather all your original remotes that contain functions
you would like to add to a SmartMacro.

2. Place the first original remote in the Learning position.
Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU807
so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the
RCU807 Learn sensor, located at the bottom of the remote.
The remotes should be positioned 2-3 inches apart.

3. Press and hold the RCU807 SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds
until the LCD display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

SmartMacro™Key Operations

Program a SmartMacro

Example of Programming a Macro

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Turn on the satellite receiver and set it to channel 57.

3. Turn on the VCR.

4. Now you’re ready to record your favorite satellite program with two simple keypresses.

It is recommended that you clear all Learned commands under a component mode before
attempting any Learning under that mode. If you want to clear all of the Learned commands
under one component mode (e.g., TV, VCR, DVD, etc.), follow these steps:

Note: Upon deletion of Learned commands, all previously Learned

keys under that component mode return to their preset code functions.

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To execute a SmartMacro that has been previously programmed, follow these steps:

4. Release the SETUP (S) key.

5. Press and release the MACRO (M) key. The Macro Key?

Screen is displayed.

6. Press and release the MACRO 1, 2, or 3 digit key

under which you want to program the SmartMacro.

7. The LCD now shows the Macro X Setup Screen. Press

and release the MACRO (M) key.

8. The Macro X Learn Screen is now displayed. Press and
hold the key on the original remote until the Macro X
Success Screen is displayed. This process takes 2-3 seconds
to complete.

Note: If there is a problem during the Learning process,

the Macro X Error Screen is displayed for three seconds
but remains in the SmartMacro routine and returns to the
Macro X Setup Screen. If no Learned command is detected,
the RCU807 will timeout after 30 seconds. In this case,
repeat from step 7.

9. Release the original remote key.

10. The Macro X Key Y screen is displayed,
where Y is the next Macro sequence count.

Note: It may be necessary to increase the delay between the

Macro commands to allow your components time to respond
to all commands within the Macro. The default delay is 0.5
seconds. However, if you find this is not sufficient, you can
increase the delay. This can be achieved by pressing and
releasing the PAUSE key, followed by the number of seconds
(using the digit keys) to delay between Macro commands
(e.g., for a delay of 2 seconds, press and release the PAUSE
key; then press and release the 2 digit key). Pressing the
0 digit key or CLEAR key programs the default delay
of 0.5 seconds.

11. Program additional commands in the order you want
them to occur in the SmartMacro. To add commands to
the SmartMacro, repeat steps 7-9 above, using the original
remotes to program. You can program up to six Learned
commands under one SmartMacro.

12. Once you are finished programming the Macro, press and
release the ENTER key to save. The LCD will show the
Success Screen, then return to the normal time display.

1. Press and release the MACRO (M) key.

2. Press and release the MACRO 1, 2, or 3 digit key

corresponding to the Macro you wish to activate.

Execute a SmartMacro

Delete a Single SmartMacro

To delete a single SmartMacro that has previously been
programmed, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds
until the status display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

2. Release the SETUP (S) key.

3. Press and release the MACRO (M) key. The Macro Key?
Screen is displayed

4. Press and release the MACRO 1, 2 or 3 digit key to select
the previously programmed Macro you wish to delete.
The Macro X Setup Screen is displayed where X is the
Macro number you’ve selected.

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Event Timer

1. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds

until the LCD display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

2. Release the SETUP (S) key.

3. Press and release the MACRO (M) key. The Macro Key?

Screen is displayed

4. Press and release the SETUP (S) key. The Macro X Clear?

Screen appears in the display. Note: To cancel at this point,
press and release the CLEAR key.

5. Press and release the ENTER key to clear ALL the

Macros. The Clearing Wait Screen appears in the display.

6. The LCD display shows the Success Screen, then returns
to the normal time display. Deletion of ALL SmartMacros
is now complete.

5. Press and release the SETUP (S) key. The Macro X Clear?
Screen is displayed.

Note: If you are in the process of deleting a SmartMacro

and you decide not to delete it, you can cancel the deletion
process by pressing and releasing the CLEAR key.

6. Press and release the ENTER key to delete the selected
Macro. The Macro X Clearing Screen is displayed.

7. The LCD display shows the Success Screen, then returns
to the normal time display. The SmartMacro deletion is
now complete.

To delete ALL SmartMacros that have previously been programmed, follow these steps:

Delete ALL SmartMacros

The Event Timer allows you to set your RCU807 to turn a component (TV, VCR, AUDIO, etc.) on
or off at the preprogrammed time. For example, you can set your AUDIO equipment to turn music
on, set your TV to turn off at a certain time, or set your VCR to turn on and record. Up to four
timer events can be set. However, events you program happen only once, on the day you set them.
You cannot set events for future days; they must be on the current day. After setting up your
Event Timer, be sure to leave the remote pointed at the component(s) you have set it to control.

Note: The RCU807 also has a SLEEP (ZZZ) key, which can be used to activate the Sleep function in

your TV, if equipped with this feature. You may want to try this before setting up an Event Timer
to turn off your TV after a certain time.

To set an Event Timer, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SETUP (S) key for 2-3 seconds
until the LCD display shows the Setup Mode? Screen.

2. Release the SETUP (S) key.

3. Press and release the SETUP (S) key repeatedly
until the Timer 1 Mode? Screen appears.

4. Press and release the desired component key
(TV, VCR, SAT•CBL, AUX1, etc.).

5. The Timer Key? Screen is shown. Press and release the key
you want to set to activate after a certain time delay. For
example, to set your VCR to record, press and release the

VCR component key in step four, then the RECORD key.

Note: Any incorrect keypress results in

the Invalid Screen being shown in the display.

Set an Event Timer

Delete a Single SmartMacro (continued)

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