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2 REMOTES FOR THE PRICE OF 1! THE PRICE OF 1! RCU800 • Controls 8 Components • Sleep Timer • Control On-screen Channel Guides • Home Theater & Audio Control RCU403 • Controls 3 Devices • Palm-size MULTI-BRAND USE RCU800B...
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...
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).
PRESET: cycles through preset channels while the Tuner input on your AUDIO system is active. Program for TV—Direct Entry Method 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.
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.
(See Code Search section on page 11). Program for SATELLITE—Direct Entry Method In order for the eight-component universal remote to control your DBS system, you must program it with the code that matches your SATELLITE receiver. To program your remote to control your DBS system, follow these steps: 1.
13:05 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.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 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.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 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.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 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.
RCU800B_IB_REVB.qx4 2/11/04 13:05 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).
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.
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in (e.g., the RECORD key only works in VCR Mode). • If you are trying to turn on an RCA, GE or PROSCAN component, press the component key (TV, VCR1 or VCR2, DVD, DBS•SAT, CABLE, AUDIO, AUX) instead of the ON•OFF key.
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• Menu access isn’t supported for all brands. If that’s the case, you need to use your original remote control to access menu functions for these components. If you have further questions, please visit www.rca.com. RCU800 Page 15...
MENU: accesses DVD disc menus when VCR•DVD key is programmed to operate a DVD player. Accesses menu systems of some TVs, a few RCA brand VCRs and satellite receivers. (For more information, refer to Using On-screen Menus section on page 10).
13:05 Program for TV—Direct Entry Method In order for the 3 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.
Program for Satellite or Cable Box—Direct Entry Method In order for the 3 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.
2. 6. Use Code Retrieval to identify the code for your component for future reference. ENTER Page 24 Because there are so many codes, you may have RCU403...
The Sleep Timer program will be canceled and reset to zero by either of the following. 1. Press and hold the SLEEP key until the indicator SLEEP (BLINK) light blinks. 2. Press the ON•OFF key, turning TV off. ON•OFF RCU403 Page 25...
DVD disc menus with the MENU key. The MENU key will also access TV menu systems for most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TV's, as well as some other popular brands. Also, some RCA VCR menus are supported by this remote’s menu key. This remote also supports select satellite receiver menus.
• You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in (for example, REC only works in VCR mode). • If you’re trying to turn on an RCA, GE or PROSCAN component, press the component key (TV, VCR•DVD, DBS•CABLE) instead of the ON•OFF key.
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(TV, VCR•DVD, DBS•CABLE) so the remote knows which component you want to operate. • Menu access isn’t supported for all brands. If that’s the case, you’ll need to use your original remote control to access menu functions for these components. If you have further questions, please visit www.rca.com. Page 28 RCU403...
This warranty excludes defects or damage due to misuse, abuse or neglect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Product Exchange Center 11721 Alameda Ave. Socorro, TX 79927 RCU403 Page 31 RCA...000, 049 Realistic...009 Regal...022, 035 Regency ...017...
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Zenith Victor Wards Yamaha Zenith *Requires Xbox® DVD playback kit. *Bonus RCU403 remote can control up to three components including TV, VCR or DVD, and Satellite Receiver or Cable Box. See inside for more details. Page 32 INCLUDES INCLUDES USER...
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