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7/16/03 15:34 Page 1 U N I V E R S A L Remote Compatible with today’s most popular brands. Consolidates up to 4 remotes Dedicated MENU key for DVD navigation See back for most popular brands. Multi-Brand Use RCU404...
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.
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MENU: accesses DVD disc menus when DVD•AUX 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 11).
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 5 Program for TV— Direct Entry Method In order for the 4 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.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 6 Program for VCR— Direct Entry Method In order for the 4 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.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 7 Program for Satellite or Cable Box— Direct Entry Method In order for the 4 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.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 8 Program for DVD•AUX— Direct Entry Method In order for the 4 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.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 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.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 10 For DVD or AUX, Press Note: DVD•AUX, then the component key (BLINK) corresponding to the component to be 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).
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.
CHAN UP/DOWN keys move the cursor (or the highlight) up/down. For RCA, GE or PROSCAN products, press the MENU or ENTER key to select the highlighted item. If menu items have numbers next to them, you can use the number keys to select an item.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 13 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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• 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•AUX, or DBS•CABLE) instead of the ON•OFF key.
RCU404_US_IB_REVB 7/16/03 15:34 Page 15 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 prepaid to the Product Exchange Center address for prompt, no-charge replacement with a current equivalent.
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DVD disc menus! Compatible with today’s most popular brands! Your RCA universal remote control is compatible with most brands of infrared remote-controlled components manufactured after 1990. Some well-known brands are shown below. The complete list of brands is found on the code list inside this package.
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