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U N I V E R S A L Remote Consolidates up to 6 remotes Home Theatre™ Keys take full advantage of your Home Theatre equipment with Surround Sound Control Compatible with today’s most popular brands. Multi- Brand Use See back for most popular brands. RCU600...
6 Component Universal Remote Congratulations on your purchase of the six-component universal remote by RCA. This universal remote controls up to six 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.
Primary Key Descriptions For VIDEO Operations Other Keys (Listed Alphabetically) Certain keys on the six-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...
Secondary Key Descriptions For AUDIO Operations Certain keys on the six-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.
Program for VCR—Direct Entry Method In order for the six-component universal remote to control your VCR, you must program it with the code that matches your VCR. To program your remote to control your VCR, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the VCR. 2.
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. 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.
Program for CABLE Box—Direct Entry Method In order for the six-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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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Troubleshooting 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.
Limited 90-Day Warranty THOMSON INC. warrants that, for 90 days from date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Return it postage paid to the Product Exchange Center address for prompt, no-charge replacement with a current equivalent. This replacement is THOMSON INC.’s sole obligation under this warranty.
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