RCA TRCU500 User Manual
Universal
Remote Control
TRCU500
This Universal Remote Control is compatible with most models
of infrared controlled Televisions, VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite
Receivers, and Audio Equipment manufactured after 1989.
Please retain this guide for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Button Description..............................................2
Setting Up Your Universal Remote..................3
Programming Your Universal Remote
Code Search...................................................4
Code Lists......................................................5
Operating a TV....................................................6
Operating a Cable Box........................................7
Operating a DSS Receiver..................................7
Operating a Satellite Receiver...........................7
Operating A VCR................................................8
Operating a Laserdisc Player............................9
Operating Audio Equipment...........................10
Using the Menu Functions for RCA TV’s.....10
Using the Menu Functions for Other TV’s....11
Operating a TV/VCR Combo Unit................11
Special Operations............................................11
Code Lists
TV..................................................................12
VCR...............................................................13
Laserdisc Player..........................................14
Satellite Receiver.........................................14
Cable Box.....................................................14
TV/VCR Combinations.............................14
Audio Equipment.......................................15
Warranty...............................................Inside Card
Button Description
Device Buttons (VCR1, VCR2•LD, DSS•CABLE, AUDIO, TV)
Determines which device you are controlling. The
VCR2•LD and DSS•CABLE buttons can be assigned to
one of the two devices listed. For example, VCR2•LD
can be assigned to either a VCR or a Laserdisc Player.
VCR Buttons
Use these buttons to control playback from a VCR or
Laserdisc Player. Also used to record onto a VCR tape.
(TV/VCR, REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP ,PAUSE)
ENTER (Also SKIP for some RCA, GE, and ProScan TV’s)
Use this button for two functions. Use as ENTER when
programming using CODE SEARCH or when entering
channel numbers for some TVs. Use as SKIP to look at
other channels during commercial breaks. Press SKIP
repeatedly to select the commercial time to skip. Change
channels and TV will return to original channel when
time runs out.
Channel and Sound
PREV CH)
Use these buttons to control sound and channel changes.
(DISPLAY, VOL, CHAN, MUTE,
Number Buttons (0-9)
Use these buttons to directly enter channel numbers for
a TV, VCR and Cable Box or for accessing preset channels of an AM/FM tuner or enter disk and track numbers for a CD player. Also used for entering program
code numbers from brand lists.
Menu Buttons (MENU•PROG, MOVE, –, +, UP, DOWN)
Use these buttons to adjust on-screen menu features and
programming information.
Code Search Button
Programs devices by searching through brand codes.
Use when code lists are not available or when the listed
code does not work with your device. See page 4.
PIP Buttons (PIP, MOVE PIP, SWAP, FREEZE)
Use these buttons to adjust the Picture-in-Picture feature
if it is available on your TV.
2
Setting Up Your Universal Remote
Place Batteries in the remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place four AAA batteries as shown,
matching the + and – end of each battery as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Determine if your remote needs programming
Some RCA, GE and ProScan devices may already be pre-programmed.
1. Press the button of the device you want to
control (for example TV).
2. If the device turns on, press another button
to confirm (for example CHANNEL UP).
3. If the device you selected (TV) responds,
you will not need to program the remote.
If the device you selected (TV) does
not respond, you will need to program
the remote. (See pages 4-5 for
programming instructions).
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other devices.
3
Programming Your Universal Remote
The remote may already be set up to operate your brand of TV, VCR, Laserdisc,
Satellite Receiver, Audio Equipment, or Cable Box. It is pre-programmed with
the following codes: TV-000, VCR1-000, AUDIO-003, SAT•Cable Box-000, and
Laser Disc Player-037. For brands that require programming, there are two ways
to program: Using Code Lists or Code Search. Use Code Search if the code lists
are not available or if the codes from the lists do not operate a device.
Programming a Device using CODE SEARCH
1. Manually turn on your device
(TV, VCR, Laserdisc Player, Satellite
Receiver, Cable Box or Audio Equipment).
2. Press and hold CODE•SRCH.
3. Press and release the device button you
want to set up (TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
DSS•CABLE, or AUDIO).
4. Release CODE•SRCH.
5. Press POWER repeatedly until the device
turns off (you may have to press up to
100 times).
6. Once the device turns off,
press and release ENTER.
PRESS
& HOLD
RELEASE
7. With the device on, press another button,
for example CHANNEL UP. If the device
responds, no further programming is
required. If the device does not respond,
repeat steps 1-7.
4
Programming Your Universal Remote
Programming a Device using CODE LISTS
1. Find codes for each device and brand on
page numbers shown below.
Device Page
TV 12
VCR 13
LaserDisc Player 14
Satellite Receiver 14
Cable Box 14
Audio Equipment 15
2. Press and hold the TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
D S S • C A B L E, or A U D I O button you want to
set up. DSS•CABLE can be programmed to
operate other Satellite Receivers.
PRESS
& HOLD
3. Enter the three digit code from the
TV, VCR, Laserdisc Player, Satellite
Receiver, Cable Box, or Audio code list.
4. Release the device key.
5. With the device on, press another button,
for example CHANNEL UP. If the device
responds, no further programming is
required. If the device does not respond,
repeat 2-4 using another code.
Enter your device codes here for easy reference.
6.
TV CODE
VCR1 CODE
ENTER
YOUR
CODE
RELEASE
VCR2•LD CODE
DSS•CABLE CODE
AUDIO
5
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