RCA RCU300TR User's Manual
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1. Problem The VCR won t record e Asa safety feature you must press the REC key twice to begin recording e Make sure the tape is properly loaded in the VCR e 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 e You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC so the remote knows which component you want to operate e Press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number Problem The component s menu doesn t appear on the TV screen e 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 Consult the instruction manual that came with the TV for more information e You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC so the remote knows which component you want to operate e 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 components2. If you have further questions please visit Www rcaaccessories com 13 90 Day Limited Warranty Audiovox Electronics Corporation the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with a new or refurbished product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product along with any accessories included in the original packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the Company at the address shown below Do not return this product to the Retailer This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased serviced or used outside the United States or Canada The warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to costs incurred for the installation removal or reinstallation of the product The warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or exposure to moisture THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY
3. TV CONVERTER CODE 1 Manually turn on the satellite receiver cable box or digital TV converter 2 Locate the enclosed Code Lists Find your brand in the Satellite Cable Box or Digital TV Converter Codes Note If your brand isn t listed use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote control See Code Search on page 8 3 Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates Then release the CODE SEARCH key 4 Press and release the SATeCBLeDTC key The indicator light blinks and then remains lit 5 Use the number keys on the remote to enter the first code listed for your brand After you enter a valid four digit code the indicator light turns off Note If you enter an invalid code the LED will flash rapidly for 2 seconds Start over at step 3 6 Aim the remote at your satellite cable box or digital TV converter and press the ONeOFF key If your Satellite receiver cable box or digital TV converter 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 device doesn t turn off repeat steps 3 6 above entering the next code for your brand If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote See Code Search on page 8 For a description of each key on the remote control refer to the K
4. between the remote and the component Make sure to aim the remote at the IR sensor on the component e Make sure the batteries are properly installed See Battery Installation on page 3 e Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries 12 Problem The remote is not performing commands properly e You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC so the remote knows which component you want to operate e Make sure component is ready e g DVD player has disc loaded VCR has tape loaded etc e You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in for example REC only works in VCR mode e If you re trying to turn on an RCA GE or PROSCAN component press the component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC instead of the ON OFF key e If operating a VCR to record you must press the REC key two times e If you re trying to change channels try pressing the ENTER key after entering the channel number as this is a requirement of certain models and brands e There is a possibility that a programmed code may only be able to control some of your component features e g only turns a component on and off Follow the steps provided for programming the remote See Programming Sections on pages 5 7 If the component can be turned on and off make sure you press the CHAN UP DOWN key to see if the component responds If not try the next code from the list
5. to store the code N 6 Use Code Retrieval on the next Q page to identify the code for your component for future reference Auto Code Search 1 Turn on the component you want the remote to operate CODE INDICATOR 2 Press and hold the CODE SEARCH SEARCH LIGHT key until the indicator light Sle illuminates Then release the CODE 9 SIN SEARCH key 3 Press and release the component key SAT NORE TV that corresponds to the component CBL DTC DVD s you want the remote to operate TV VCReDVD or SAT CBL DTC The indicator light blinks once and then remains lit BLINK siy 9 ares ONeOFF ENTER 4 Aim the remote at the component and press the ONeOFF key once The remote automatically sends every code for the specified component one at a time with a 3 second delay between each code Keep the remote aimed at the component throughout the process As soon as the component turns off you must press the ENTER key immediately so the remote stores the correct code If you don t press ENTER within 3 seconds the remote will send the next code in the list and you will have to start over from step 2 Use Code Retrieval to identify the code for your component for future reference 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
6. T key Turns backlighting on off select models only Actual model may vary from picture shown 3 Component Universal Remote Congratulations on your purchase of the 3 component universal remote This universal remote controls up to three electronic components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past You can program this RCA brand 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 3 component universal remote is easy to use easy to program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips Note The 3 component universal remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and PROSCAN branded TVs VCRs DVD players and satellite receivers Just press the corresponding component key VCReDVD for a VCR or DVD player TV for a television SATeCBLeDTC for a satellite receiver cable box or a digital TV converter Battery Installation and information Your universal remote requires two AAA Alkaline batteries batteries may or may not be included depending on model To install the batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the batteries matching the batteries to the and marks inside the battery compartment 3 Press and push the battery cover back into place Key Descriptions Indicator Light flashes when a valid key is pressed to i
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8. UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state province to state province U S A Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 CANADA Audiovox Return Center c o Genco 6685 Kennedy Road Unit 3 Door 16 Mississauga Ontario L5T 3A5 14 Battery Precautions e Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix alkaline stand
9. V key cable box satellite receiver or digital TV converter when you re programming the SATeCBLeDTC key e If you ve entered all of the codes for your brand that are in the accompanying Code List and followed the instructions try one of the Code Search methods See Code Search on page 8 e You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC so the remote knows which component you want to operate e To program the 3 component universal remote to operate a combination unit TV VCR or TV DVD first try the VCR or DVD codes for your brand Some units however require that you program both the TV using the TV codes and the VCR or DVD using the VCR or DVD codes for full operation Problem The indicator light does not light when you press a key e You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC so the remote knows which component you want to operate e You may have pressed an invalid key for the mode the remote is in for example REC only works in VCR Mode e Make sure the batteries are properly installed e Replace the batteries with two new AAA batteries Problem The remote does not operate your component e You must put the remote in the correct mode by pressing the corresponding component key TV VCReDVD SATeCBLeDTC so the remote knows which component you want to operate e Remove any obstacles
10. and writing it down will save you time if you ever need to program the remote again CODE INDICATOR 1 SEARCH LIGHT x e vis 2 SATe VCRe TV CBLeDTC DVD 000 Nae BLINK vl e ays CODE Nie SEARCH 7 80 om OOo OOO BLINK sly e 7s 3 Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates Then release the CODE SEARCH key Press and release the component key that matches the component s code you are retrieving TV VCReDVD or SATeCBLeDTC The indicator light blinks once and then remains lit Press and release the CODE SEARCH key The indicator light turns off Starting with 0 on the keypad press the number keys in order 0 9 until the indicator light blinks The number that causes the indicator light to blink is the first digit of your code Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all three numbers of the code Refer to the code box to write down the code for your component within the Direct Entry Section pages 5 7 for the component just programmed 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 VCReDVD 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 TV s as well as some other po
11. ard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries e Always remove old weak or worn out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local and National Regulations e Keep the remote dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the remote only in normal temperature environments e Handle the remote gently and carefully Dont drop it e Keep the remote away from dust and dirt e Wipe the remote with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new e Modifying or tampering with the remotes internal components can cause malfunction and invalidate its watranty
12. entering the next code for your brand If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote See Code Search on page 8 For a description of each key on the remote control refer to the Key Descriptions section on page 3 4 Program for DVD or VCR Direct Entry Method In order for the 3 component universal remote to control your DVD or VCR you must program it with the code that matches your component The VCReDVD key can be programmed to operate either a DVD or a VCR player These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote the Direct Entry method CODE SEARCH VCRe DVD Q Ooo OOO cle e 71s INDICATOR LIGHT vile e 7i BLINK OFF ONeOFF Q VCR OR DVD CODE 1 Manually turn on the VCR or DVD player 2 Locate the enclosed VCR or DVD Code List Find your brand in the VCR Codes or DVD Codes section respectively Note If your brand isn t listed use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote control See Code Search on page 8 3 Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates Then release the CODE SEARCH key 4 Press and release the VCReDVD key The indicator light blinks and then remains lit 5 Use the number keys on the remote to enter the first code listed for your brand A
13. ey Descriptions section page 3 4 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 searches all of the codes in its memory for the code which operates your component Therefore if your brand is listed in the Code List use the Direct Entry method described on pages 5 7 Manual Code Search CODE INDICATOR 1 Turn on the component you ee eee want the remote to operate sls z 2 Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates Then release the CODE SEARCH key SATe VCRe TV 3 Press and release the component key CBLeDTC DVD that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate TV VCReDVD or SATeCBLeDTC The indicator light blinks once BLINK and then remains lit t 4 Aim the remote at the component and 1 press the ONeOFF key continuously until the component turns off ON OFF Important Because there are so many codes you may have to press the ONeOFF key many times possibly up to 200 times 5 When the component turns off press ENTER the ENTER key
14. fter you enter a valid four digit code the indicator light turns off Note If you enter an invalid code the LED will flash rapidly for 2 seconds Start over at step 3 6 Aim the remote at the component VCR or DVD player Press the ONeOFF key If your VCR or DVD player 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 VCR or DVD player doesn t turn off repeat steps 3 6 above entering the next code for your brand If none of the codes work or your brand is not listed use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote See Code Search on page 8 For a description of each key on the remote control refer to the Key Descriptions section on page 3 4 Program for Satellite Cable Box or Digital TV Converter Direct Entry Method In order for the 3 component universal remote to control your satellite cable box or digital TV converter you must program it with the code that matches your component The SATeCBLeDTC key can be programmed to operate either a satellite receiver cable box or digital TV converter These instructions explain the preferred method of programming the remote the Direct Entry method CODE INDICATOR SEARCH LIGHT siy avis SAT BLINK CBLeDTC ae vl AN e 71 N kot Ve 2S COO OOO L mee OOO siy 9 25 OFF ONeOFF QO SATELLITE CABLE BOX OR DIGITAL
15. ndicate the remote is working Status of this light is important when you are programming the remote CODE SEARCH oo E QQ o OOD Component keys SATeCBLe DTC VCReDVD TV selects the component you want the remote to operate For example after you ve programmed the remote to operate your TV you must press the TV key first to put the remote in TV Mode While in TV Mode the CHAN keys change the channel on the TV the VOL keys adjust the TV s volume etc Transport keys REW Rewind PLAY FF Fast Forward PAUSE STOP operate the same as your original VCR or DVD remote control although key labels may vary REVERSE FORWARD Backlight Key select models only Turns backlighting on off Backlighting will remain on for approximately 6 seconds after last keypress to conserve battery life 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 INPUT in TV mode switches between the signal coming from a satellite receiver or cable box and an off air antenna or digital TV converter In VCR mode switches between the signal coming from a VCR and a TV When accessing digital TV channels direcly this key lets you separate the main channel number from the sub channel number such as 59 1 CHAN Channel UP AND DOWN goes to the
16. next highest or lowest channel number in the component channel list respectively except for DVDs In DVDs the CHAN UP DOWN goes to the NEXT PREVIOUS chapter Additionally when you re using the remote with On screen Menus the CHAN keys act as UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys moving the cursor or highlight up or down CODE SEARCH use to program the remote ENTER use with Manual or Automatic Code Search method to accept code See Code Search on page 8 Also some brands require you to press the ENTER key after you enter a channel number In some menu systems you must press ENTER to select a highlighted item MENU accesses DVD disc menus when VCReDVD 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 MUTE lowers the TV s volume to its minimum level ONeOFF turns component on and off Note Some RCA GE and PROSCAN models require that you press the component key to turn ON the component and the ONeOFF key to turn OFF the component PREV CH Previous Channel switches back to previous channel operates the same as LAST CHANNEL GO BACK or RECALL key found on some brands of remote controls REC Record used with VCR to record programming You must press the REC key twice to start recording VOL Volume UP and DOWN increases or decreases the TV s volume level Additionall
17. pular brands Also some RCA VCR menus are supported by this remote s menu key This remote also supports select satellite receiver menus If this remote s MENU key doesn t access the menu system for your component you ll need to use the original remote to change menu settings Note This remote s MENU key doesn t support cable box menu systems and some VCR menu systems Accessing a Menu System SATe VCRe TV 1 Make sure your components CBE DTC DYD are turned on and your TV is set to the component s input 2 Press the component key on the remote TV VCReDVD or SATeCBLeDTC C BUNK 3 Press the MENU key The indicator Nts light blinks continuously to indicate MENG 75 the remote is in Menu Mode and the component s menu should appear on the TV screen Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items To navigate On screen Menus use the VOL UP DOWN and or CHAN UP DOWN keys VOL UP DOWN keys move the cursor or the highlight right left 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 Additionally the ENTER key can be used to select menu choices For Sony products pressing the ENTER key while in Menu Mode returns you to the previous menu Language Idioma Langue lpo o Fran ais This is an e
18. xample of a DVD disc On screen Menu English is the menu choice highlighted Using this remote control you would press the ENTER key to select English To highlight another language you would press the CHAN DOWN key In the example above the highlight would move to Espa ol 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 indicator light 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 Menu Mode press the corresponding component key on the remote TV VCReDVD or SATeCBLeDTC The indicator light goes out and the remote reverts to its normal mode of operation Troubleshooting Problem The remote can t be programmed to operate your component e 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 Move closer and make sure you point the remote at the component VCR or DVD player when programming the VCReDVD key TV when programming the T
19. y when you re using the remote with On screen Menus the VOL keys act as RIGHT or LEFT ARROW keys moving the highlight or cursor 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 CODE INDICATOR SEARCH LIGHT s17 9 vis BLINK TV 0 as e 7s TV CODE 1 Manually turn on the TV Locate the enclosed TV Code List Find your brand of TV Note If your brand isn t listed use one of the Code Search methods to program this remote control See Code Search on page 8 Press and hold the CODE SEARCH key until the indicator light illuminates Then release the CODE SEARCH key Press and release the TV key The indicator light blinks and then remains lit Use the number keys to enter the first code listed for your brand After you enter a valid four digit code the indicator light turns off Note If you enter an invalid code the LED will flash rapidly for 2 seconds Start over at step 3 Aim the remote at your TV and press the ONeOFF key If your TV turns off you have found the correct code Enter the code in the box provided on this page for future reference If your TV doesn t turn off repeat steps 3 6 above
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