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universal
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U N IVE RSAL
Remote
Compatible with
today’s most
popular brands.
Consolidates
up to 4
remotes
Lighted
component
keys indicate
operating
mode
Dedicated
MENU key
for DVD
navigation
See back
for most
popular brands.
Multi-Brand Use RCU450
remote
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 2 Table of Contents Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Battery Information and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Program for TV—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Program for VCR—Direct Entr
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 3 4 Component Universal Remote Congratulations on your purchase of the 4 component universal remote by RCA. This universal remote controls up to four 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 the enclosed Code List for a complete list of brands.) The 4 component univer
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 4 Other Keys (listed alphabetically) 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. CHAN (Channel) UP AND DOWN: goes to the next highest or low
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 5 Program for TV— Direct Entry Method In order for the four 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. 1. Manually turn on the TV. 2. Locate the enclosed TV Code List. Find your brand of TV. Note: If your brand isn’t listed, CODE use one of the Code Search methods SEARCH to program this remote
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 6 Program for VCR— Direct Entry Method In order for the four component universal remote to control your VCR, you must program it with the code that matches your VCR. These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote—the Direct Entry method. 1. Manually turn on the VCR. 2. Locate the enclosed VCR Code List. Find your brand of VCR. CODE Note: If your brand isn’t listed, use one SEARCH of the Code Search methods to program this remote
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 7 Program for Satellite or Cable Box— Direct Entry Method In order for the four component universal remote to control your satellite or cable box, you must program it with the code that matches your component. The DBS•CABLE key can be programmed to operate either a satellite receiver or a cable box. These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote—the Direct Entry method. 1. Manually turn on the satellite receiver or cable box. 2
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 8 Program for DVD•AUX— Direct Entry Method In order for the four component universal remote to control your DVD player or auxiliary component, you must program it with the code that matches your component. The DVD•AUX key can be programmed to operate a DVD player or a second TV, VCR, DBS or cable box. These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote—the Direct Entry method. 1. Manually turn on the component you wish to assign to
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 9 Code Search Methods If your component’s brand isn’t listed in the Code List or you have tried all of the codes for your brand and the remote does not operate your component, use one of the Code Search methods below—Manual Code Search or Auto Code Search. Both Code Search methods search all of the codes because your component’s code may be listed under another brand in the code list. Note: The Code Search method may take a long time because the remote
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 10 Auto Code Search CODE 1. Manually turn on the component SEARCH you want the remote to operate. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key for approximately three seconds until all four component keys light up. Then release the CODE SEARCH key. 3. Press and release the component key that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (TV, VCR, or DBS•CABLE). The chosen component key remains lit. Note: For DVD or AUX, press DVD•AUX, then the comp
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 11 Note: For DVD or AUX, press DVD•AUX, then the component key corresponding to the component stored under the AUX key. For DVD, press DVD•AUX, then the VCR key. For an auxiliary component, press DVD•AUX, then the corresponding component key (TV, VCR, DBS•CABLE). CODE 3. Press and release the CODE SEARCH SEARCH key. The component key light turns off. 4. Starting with 0 on the keypad, press the number keys in order (0-9) until 123 the component key light b
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 12 Using On-screen Menus This remote cannot access every menu system of all models and brands of consumer electronics components. However, if you’ve successfully programmed the DVD•AUX key to operate a DVD player, you can access DVD disc menus with the MENU key. The MENU key will also access TV menu systems for most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, as well as some other popular brands. Also, some RCA VCR menus are supported by this remote’s menu key. This remot
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 13 Notes: All functions in competitive models and brands of products may not be fully supported. The remote will automatically time out in Menu Mode and the lighted component key will stop blinking after approximately 10 seconds of inactivity (no keys being pressed). For DVD menus, the Menu Mode will time out after approximately 15 seconds. Because of the wide variety of menu formats, some experimenting may be required. Exiting a Menu System To exit M
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 14 Problem: The remote does not operate your component. • You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in (for example, REC only works in VCR Mode). • You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key (TV, VCR, DVD•AUX, or DBS•CABLE) so the remote knows which component you want to operate. • Remove any obstacles between the remote and the component. Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the
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RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 15 Problem: The component’s menu doesn’t appear on the TV screen. • The TV must be tuned to the Video Input that matches the manner in which you connected the component to the TV. For example, if you connected your DVD player to your TV by connecting audio/video cables (usually color-coded yellow, red, and white) to the TV’s Input 1 jack, you must tune the TV to its Video Input 1 channel. Remember, different manufacturers label these jacks differently. C
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE RCU450_US_IB_REVA 10/22/03 9:02 Page 16 Consolidate four remote controls into one! Operates up to four components, including: • TV • VCR • Satellite receiver or Cable box • DVD or AUX Dedicated MENU key Operates menu system of major TV brands (most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN), and some other popular brands. Operates DVD disc menus! Compatible with today’s most popular brands! Your RCA universal remote control is compatible with most brands of infrared remote-controll
