RCU800MS_IB.qxd 2/23/04 3:08 PM Page 1 U N I V E R S A L Remote AUX Controls an auxilary component 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. MultiBrand Use remote universal 8 See back for most popular brands.
RCU800MS_IB.qxd 2/23/04 3:08 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery Information and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RCU800MS_IB.qxd 2/23/04 3:08 PM Page 3 8 Component Universal Remote 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.
RCU800MS_IB.qxd 2/23/04 3:08 PM Page 4 Primary Key Descriptions For VIDEO Operations 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.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 5 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.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 6 Program for VCR1 and VCR2—Direct Entry Method In order for the eight-component universal remote to control your VCR, you must program it with the code that matches your VCR. If you have two VCR's, the second VCR can be programmed using the VCR2 key. To program your remote to control your VCR, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the VCR. 2. Locate the enclosed VCR Code List. Find your brand in the VCR Codes.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 7 6. Aim the remote at the component. Press the ON•OFF key. If your DVD/CD system turns off, you have found the correct code. ON•OFF 7. Enter the code in the box provided on this page for future reference. 8. If your DVD/CD system does not turn off, repeat steps 3-6 above, entering the next code for your brand. DVD OR CD CODE If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed, use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 8 Program for CABLE Box—Direct Entry Method In order for the eight-component universal remote to control your CABLE box, you must program it with the code that matches your CABLE box. To program your remote to control your CABLE box, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the CABLE box. CODE INDICATOR LIGHT SEARCH 2. Locate the enclosed CABLE box Code List. Find your brand in the CABLE box Codes.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 9 6. Aim the remote at the AUDIO component. Press the ON•OFF key. If your AUDIO component turns off, you have found the correct code. If your AUDIO component does not turn off, repeat steps 3-6 above, entering the next code for your brand. 7. With your AUDIO component on, press the VOL+ (VOLUME UP) key. If the AUDIO component responds, no further programming is required. ON•OFF VOL+ 8. Enter the code in the box provided on this page for future reference. 9.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 10 Program for AUX—Direct Entry Method The AUX key can be used to control any of the following components: TV, VCR, DVD/CD, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, or an Audio component. 1. Manually turn on the component you wish to control. Locate the enclosed component list. Find your component brand under the corresponding component list. 2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the INDICATOR LIGHT illuminates, then release the CODE SEARCH key. INDICATOR LIGHT 3.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 11 Code Search Methods If your component’s brand is not listed in the Code List or you have tried all 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 since your component’s code may be listed under another brand in the Code List.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 12 Code Retrieval If you used one of the Code Search methods to program your remote, follow the steps below to find out which code is compatible with your component. Finding the actual code and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again (e.g., if programming is lost when you change the batteries). 1. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates. Then release the CODE SEARCH key.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 13 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 access TV menu systems for most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, as well as some other popular brands. In addition, some RCA VCR menus are supported by this remote’s MENU key.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 Page 14 Troubleshooting Problem: The remote can’t be programmed to operate your component. • You may be too far away from the component or at a wrong angle. This remote uses IR (infrared) technology to communicate with components. The remote sends the code and the component’s IR sensor reads the code. Therefore, there must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the IR sensor on the component.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 Troubleshooting 13:05 Page 15 (continued) Problem: The VCR won’t record. • As a safety feature, you must press the RECORD key twice to begin recording. • Make sure the tape is properly loaded in the VCR. • Make sure the tape is not write-protected. If the safety tab is removed, the tape is write-protected and you cannot record onto that tape. Problem: The remote will not change channels.
