RCA Universal Remote RCU600RS User Guide

Universal Remote Control  
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You have selected a fine product designed to provide years  
of performance. Before attempting to use your Remote  
Control, please remove all parts from the box and read the  
installation and use instructions carefully.  
 
Limited 90 Day Warranty  
RCU600RS  
Thank you for purchasing this RCA Universal Remote Control.  
This product is designed to provide years of service operating a  
wide variety of video and audio components.  
Please retain this guide for future reference.  
Table of Contents  
Installing The Batteries..........................................................................2  
Button Description ............................................................................3-4  
Programming For TV ............................................................................5  
Code List For TV ................................................................................5-6  
Programming VCR ..............................................................................7  
Code List For VCR ............................................................................7-8  
Programming For DVD and Code List ..............................................9  
Programming For DBS System and Code List................................10  
Programming For Cable and Code List............................................11  
Programming For Audio ....................................................................12  
Code List For Audio............................................................................13  
Operating Audio Functions................................................................14  
Sleep Function ......................................................................................15  
Menu Function ....................................................................................15  
Programming With Codes Search ....................................................16  
Identifying Codes From Your Remote..............................................16  
Trouble Shooting..................................................................................17  
This Universal Remote Control is already programmed for most  
RCA, GE and ProScan TVs, VCRs, DBS Systems, DVD Players, and  
Audio Video Receivers.  
Note: For users of RCA, GE and ProScan DBS Products, older DBS  
models require that the INFO Button on this remote be used to  
make program selections. Use the SELECT button for making  
program selections on newer RCA, GE and ProScan DBS models.  
This RCA Universal Remote Is Compatible With Most Models Of  
The Following Brands (Of Infrared Remote Controlled  
Components manufactured after 1990):  
Battery Installation  
Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline batteries.  
To install the batteries:  
1. Turn the remote over and push down on the cover and slide it  
off.  
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-)  
marks inside the battery case.  
3. Slide the battery cover back into place.  
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are  
removed.  
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Button Description For Video Operation  
Button Description For Audio Operation  
INDICATOR LIGHT  
AUDIO OPERATION (Rose Colored Graphics)  
The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.  
Press AUDIO button to enable the AUDIO mode  
ON•OFF  
LEVEL+/LEVEL-  
Sets the level of the speakers  
during test tone mode.  
The ON•OFF button operates the same as your original remote  
Note: Some RCA, GE and ProScan models require you to press the  
device button to turn the device on and the ON•OFF button to  
turn the device off.  
DSP ON•OFF  
Enables the receivers Digital  
Signal Processing mode.  
TV,VCR, DVD, DBS•SAT, AUDIO, CABLE  
The TV, VCR, DVD, DBS•SAT, AUDIO, and CABLE buttons are  
used to select the device you want to control.  
DSP MODE  
VOL & CH  
When the DSP mode is  
enabled, pressing this button  
allows the user to cycle  
through the various DSP  
modes.  
The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or decrease  
the channel numbers or volume.  
MUTE  
Mutes volume on the TV.  
GO BACK  
CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV,  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2  
For new RCA brands, these  
buttons will turn the selected  
device on.  
The GO BACK button allows you to go to the previous channel  
you selected. Operates the same as Last Channel, Previous  
Channel, or Recall button on your original remote.  
CODE SEARCH  
Used to program the remote or to search through codes.  
AM•FM  
GUIDE  
The AM•FM button allows  
you to select the AM•FM  
band on you audio receiver.  
Brings up the on-screen TV program guide if your TV has that feature.  
INFO  
Shows the date and the time if your TV or VCR has that feature.  
Functions the same as a Display button.  
FUNCTION  
Selects the different audio  
input devices. The number  
buttons also select the func-  
tion labeled below the but-  
tons when in AUDIO mode.  
NAVIGATION BUTTONS & SELECT  
Used to move through on screen menuing and guides. With some  
DBS models the INFO button should be used to select the hig  
lighted item. Use the navigation buttons to move the highlighted  
choice up, down, left, or right.  
DELAY-, ON, DELAY+  
Increases or decreases the  
delay between the surround  
and main speakers when the  
receiver is in the surround  
sound mode.  
MENU•PROG  
Brings up the Main Menu. If you are already in the menu system,  
press SELECT to select a highlighted choice. Use the arrow buttons  
to move through the Menu Selections.  
CLEAR  
Removes the on screen display to return to normal viewing.  
ON•OFF, SURR, MODE  
ON•OFF SURR toggles the  
surround modes on and off.  
SURR MODE cycles through  
the receivers various  
surround sound mode  
settings.  
0-9  
The number buttons operate the same as on your original remote,  
and are used for entering device codes.  
ENTER  
The ENTER button is used to complete channel selection for some  
brands of TV. It is also used to complete the code entry process.  
TV•VCR  
FRONT, CENTER, REAR,  
TEST  
In VCR mode, the TV•VCR button operates the TV•VCR function  
of your VCR.  
Adjust the levels of the front,  
center, and rear speakers  
respectively used with Level  
+ / Level - . The test tone  
must be enabled first by  
pressing the TEST button.  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE  
These buttons operate the same as on your original VCR or DVD  
remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin recording.  
PIP, SWAP, & INPUT  
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and SWAP operate your Television’s Picture  
in-Picture features. INPUT selects the video inputs of your TV if  
equipped with this feature.  
PRESET  
Used to operate preset  
channels while in Audio  
Mode.  
SLEEP  
The SLEEP button allows you to set a time for you to turn off your  
TV automatically.  
3
4
 
Programming For TV  
TV Code List Continued  
Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs will not require programming.  
Check to see if your TV responds to the remote before you begin  
programming.  
..................165, 166, 167, 168, 181 ProScan............................000, 181  
..........................................196, 213 Proton......004, 006, 012, 093, 196  
Gibralter..........................004, 151 Pulsar ..............................004, 151  
..................012, 019, 056, 057, 058 Quasar ............003, 054, 070, 214  
..................................155, 171, 196 Radio Shack / Realistic ...... 000  
Grundy....................038, 046, 171 ..........................004, 006, 012, 038  
Hallmark ................004, 006, 196 ..................049, 095, 162, 171, 196  
Harvard ..................................038 RCA ........000, 100, 005, 003, 004  
Hitachi ............004, 006, 012, 013 ..................006, 007, 019, 096, 098  
059, 060, 061, 135, 136, 137, 138 ..................099, 101, 102, 103, 129  
139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 ..................179, 181, 188, 190, 196  
146, 148, 150, 179, 196, 198, 199 ..........................202, 203, 215, 233  
IMA..........................................038 Runco ......................................151  
Infinity ....................................062 Sampo ....004, 006, 171, 172, 196  
Janeil ........................................174 Samsung 004, 005, 006, 012, 015  
JBL............................................062 ..................017, 019, 104, 105, 106  
JCB ..........................................002 ..................171, 172, 196, 201, 204  
JC Penney ......000, 004, 005, 006 Sansui ..............................191, 208  
..........008, 022, 052, 054, 058, 063 Sanyo ..............004, 048, 049, 080  
..........064, 072, 087, 105, 171, 172 ..........................107, 162, 169, 180  
..........................181, 196, 201, 207 Scotch ..............................006, 196  
Jensen ......................004, 006, 196 Scott ................004, 006, 012, 024  
JVC ..013, 012, 054, 060, 065, 066 ..........................035, 038, 046, 196  
..........067, 123, 157, 158, 159, 182 Sears 000, 004, 006, 013, 019, 046  
1. Manually turn on the TV.  
Find the three digit code for your TV in  
the code list below.  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH  
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT  
lights, then release the CODE SEARCH  
CODE  
SEARCH  
button.  
(BLINK)  
TV  
3. Press and release the TV button (The  
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then  
remain lit).  
4. Enter the code using the Number  
Buttons.  
Kawasho ........002, 004, 006, 196  
048, 049, 051, 066, 071, 072, 109  
After your code is entered, the  
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If the  
code is not valid, the INDICATOR  
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list  
and repeat process.  
(OFF)  
Kenwood ........004, 006, 019, 196 ..110, 162, 180, 181, 189, 196, 207  
Kloss Novabeam............068, 069 Sharp ......173, 095, 171, 004, 006  
..........................................174, 183  
..012, 029, 111, 112, 113, 122, 196  
KTV ................038, 070, 171, 177 Shogun ....................................004  
LG (Goldstar) ........004, 005, 006 Signature ........................001, 083  
..........................................156, 172 Simpson ..................................008  
Loewe ......................................062 Sony ................002, 205, 216, 218  
Logik........................................083 Soundesign ............004, 006, 008  
ON OFF  
5. Aim the remote at your TV and press  
the ON•OFF button. Your TV should  
turn off.  
Luxman ..................004, 006, 196  
..................................038, 046 196  
LXI ..........000, 006, 049, 062, 071 Squareview ............................189  
..........072, 073, 162, 181, 196, 207 SSS....................................004, 038  
Magnavox ......004, 006, 008, 019 Starlite......................................038  
..........062, 068, 069, 075, 076, 077 Supre-Macy ............................174  
..........088, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 Supreme ..................................002  
..........................183, 196, 219, 235 Sylvania ..........004, 006, 008, 019  
Majestic ..................................083 ..................062, 068, 069, 075, 076  
Marantz ..004, 006, 062, 078, 196 ..........077, 088, 116, 161, 183, 196  
Megatron ................006, 059, 196 Symphonic..............033, 038, 189  
Memorex ................001, 006, 082 Tandy ......................................173  
..................................083, 162, 196 Tatung......................................003  
MGA........004, 005, 006, 019, 022 Technics ..................................054  
..................051, 079, 080, 082, 196 Techwood ......004, 006, 054, 196  
Midland ..054, 151, 171, 172, 181 Teknika....004, 005, 006, 008, 012  
Minutz ....................................052 ..................013, 016, 038, 046, 076  
Mitsubishi ......004, 005, 006, 019 ..........082, 083, 105, 170, 171, 214  
..........................022, 051, 079, 080 Telecaption..............................117  
..........................081, 082, 125, 196 Tera ..........................004, 012, 093  
Montgomery Ward................083 TMK ........................004, 006, 196  
Motorola..........................003, 173 Toshiba....049, 071, 072, 105, 109  
MTC ........004, 005, 006, 105, 196 ..........117, 118, 160, 162, 201, 207  
Multitech ................................038 Totevision................................171  
Multivision ............................084 Universal ........................052, 087  
NAD006, 071, 072, 185, 196, 207 Victor ..............................066, 182  
NEC ........................003, 004, 005 Vidtech ............004, 005, 006, 196  
..................................006, 196, 200 Viking ......................................174  
Nikko ......................006, 016, 196 Wards ......000, 001, 004, 005, 006  
NTC ........................................016 ..................019, 024, 033, 046, 052  
Onwa ......................................038 ..........062, 068, 069, 075, 076, 083  
Optimus ..................................185 ..........087, 088, 095, 119, 120, 196  
Optonica..........................095, 173 Yamaha ..004, 005, 006, 019, 196  
Orion ......................035, 191, 208 Zenith..............004, 051, 083, 152  
Panasonic003, 054, 062, 170, 214 ..........................153, 154, 210, 217  
Philco ......003, 004, 005, 006, 008  
Note: If your TV does not respond, try all the  
codes for your brand. If the codes do not  
work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code  
Search method on page 16.  
6. With your TV on, press CH+ (CHAN-  
NEL UP) If the TV responds, no further  
programming is required.  
TV CODE  
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.  
TV Code List  
Abex ........................................172 Curtis Mathes ........000, 004, 006  
Admiral ..................001, 173, 211 ..........015, 105, 162, 171, 196, 212  
Adventura ..............................174 CXC..........................................038  
Aiko ........................................016 Daewoo ..004, 005, 006, 016, 017  
Akai..........................................002 ..................127, 171, 190, 196, 202  
Alleron ....................................046 Daytron ..........004, 006, 171, 196  
Amtron....................................038 Dimensia ................................000  
Anam National ......003, 038, 192 Dumont ..........................004, 151  
..........................................193, 194 Electroband ............................002  
AOC 004, 005, 006, 007, 195, 196 Electrohome ..003, 004, 006, 019  
Audiovox ................................038 ..................................020, 022, 196  
Belcor ......................................004 Emerson..........004, 006, 012, 023  
Bell & Howell ........001, 083, 162 ..........024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029  
Bradford ..................................038 ..........030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035  
Brokwood................................004 ..........036, 037, 038, 039, 041, 042  
Candle ....004, 006, 008, 174, 196 ..........043, 044, 046, 047, 123, 124  
..................012, 019, 062, 068, 069  
..........................075, 077, 183, 196  
Celebrity..................................002  
162, 171, 177, 179, 191, 196, 208  
Philips ....003, 004, 008, 012, 019  
Citizen ....004, 006, 008, 016, 038 Envision ..................004, 006, 196  
..................105, 171, 174, 177, 196 Fisher ......048, 049, 051, 162, 180  
Colortyme004, 006, 010, 196, 200 Fujitsu......................................046  
Concerto..................004, 006, 196 Funai................................038, 046  
Contec/Cony..........012, 013, 038 Futuretec ................................038  
Craig ........................................038 GE ............000, 054, 003, 004, 006  
Crown..............................038, 171 ..................022, 052, 055, 087, 164  
..................062, 068, 069, 075, 076  
..................................086, 087, 088  
Pilot..................................004, 171  
Pioneer ............004, 006, 090, 091  
..........................092, 179, 185, 196  
Portland ..................004, 005, 006  
..................................016, 171, 196  
Price Club ..............................105  
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6
Prism........................................054  
 
Programming For VCR  
VCR Code List Continued  
Most RCA, GE and ProScan VCRs will not require programming.  
Check to see if your VCR responds to the remote before you begin  
programming.  
GE ............................000, 013, 021 Samsung..................013, 015, 053  
..........................022, 053, 115, 120 ..................................055, 033, 112  
Grandiente..............................026 Sanky ..............................001, 104  
Harley Davidson....................026 Sansui ..............010, 092, 111, 123  
Harman Kardon ....................009 Sanyo ......................011, 013, 023  
Harwood ................................061 Scott ................012, 015, 025, 032  
Headquarter............................011 ..................................038, 065, 116  
Hitachi ............055, 056, 057, 107 Sears ........011, 014, 021, 023, 028  
........................................ 111, 120 ..........................048, 049, 050, 051  
HI-Q ........................................023 ..........................055, 056, 107, 118  
Instant Replay ........................021 Sharp ........001, 017,029, 094, 095  
JCL ..........................................021 ..........................................096, 097  
JC Penney........009, 010, 011, 013 Shintom ..................056, 061, 098  
..........014, 021, 022, 060, 107, 118 Shogun ....................................013  
Jensen ......................055, 056, 111 Signature ................................001  
JVC ..009, 010, 011, 018, 111, 123 Singer ......................021, 061, 128  
Kenwood ........009, 010, 011, 016 Sony ........................098, 099, 119  
..................................018, 111, 123 STS ..................................021, 107  
KLH ........................................061 Sylvania..................021, 022, 026,  
Kodak ..............................014, 021 ..........................062, 063, 065, 124  
LG (Goldstar) 009, 014, 018, 054 Symphonic..............................026  
Lloyd........................................026 Tandy ......................................011  
Logik........................................061 Tashiko ....................................014  
LXI............................................014 Tatung ......................................111  
Magnavox ..............021, 022, 062 Teac ..........................026, 085, 111  
..........................063, 104, 108, 124 Technics ..........................021, 109  
Magnin ....................................013 Teknika .. 014, 021, 022, 026, 100  
Marantz ..062, 011, 010, 016, 009 ..................................................129  
..........................018, 021, 022, 064 Toshiba....015, 049, 051, 055, 065  
Marta ......................................014 ..................................................116  
Matsushita ..............................021 Totevision........................013, 014  
MEI ..........................................021 TMK ........................013, 024, 047  
Memorex ........001, 011, 013, 014 Unitech ....................................013  
..................021, 022, 023, 026, 104 Vector Research......009, 010, 015  
1. Manually turn on the VCR.  
Find the three digit code for your VCR  
in the code list starting below.  
INDICATOR  
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH  
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT  
LIGHT  
CODE  
SEARCH  
lights, then release the CODE SEARCH  
button.  
(BLINK)  
VCR  
3. Press and release the VCR button (The  
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then  
remain lit).  
4. Enter the code using the Number  
Buttons.  
(OFF)  
After your code is entered the INDICA-  
TOR LIGHT will turn off. If the code is  
not valid, the INDICATOR LIGHT will  
blink. Check the code list and repeat  
process.  
5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press  
the ON•OFF button. Your VCR should  
turn off.  
ON OFF  
MGA ...................... 029, 065, 113  
................................................ 016  
MGN Tech...............................013 Victor ......................................010  
Midland ..................................053 Video Concepts......009, 010, 015  
Minolta....................055, 056, 107 ..........................................016, 113  
Mitsubishi...... 029, 055, 056, 065 Videosonic ..............................013  
..........066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071 Wards ......001, 013, 014, 015, 021  
Note: If your VCR does not respond, try all the  
codes for your brand. If the codes do not work,  
or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search  
method on page 16.  
..........073, 072, 074, 106, 113, 123  
Montgomery Ward........001, 075  
..022, 023, 026,029, 055, 056, 061  
..........096, 101, 102,103, 107, 116  
Motorola..........................001, 021 XR-1000 ..................021, 026, 061  
MTC ................................013, 026 Yamaha ....009, 010, 011, 018, 111  
Multitech 013, 016, 026, 053, 061 Zenith ..............098, 104, 119, 128  
NEC ........009, 010, 011, 018, 064  
..................076, 078, 079, 111, 123  
Nikko ......................................014  
Noblex ....................................013  
Olympus..................................021  
Optimus ..........................001, 014  
Optonica..................................096  
Orion........................................031  
Panasonic................021, 022, 109  
..................................125, 126, 127  
Pentax......016, 055, 056, 107, 120  
Pentax Research ....................018  
Philco ..............021, 022, 062, 063  
Philips ....021, 022, 062, 096, 124  
Pilot..........................................014  
Pioneer ....010, 055, 080, 081, 123  
Portland ..........016, 017, 019, 110  
ProScan....................................000  
Protec ......................................061  
Pulsar ......................................104  
Quarter ....................................011  
Quartz......................................011  
Quasar ....................021, 022, 125  
RCA ........000, 003, 013, 021, 022  
..................055, 056, 082, 083, 084  
................ 085, 086, 087, 088, 089  
6. With your VCR on, press CH+ (CHAN-  
NEL UP). If the VCR responds, no fur-  
ther programming is required.  
VCR CODE  
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.  
VCR Code List  
Admiral ..................................001 Colt ..........................................061  
Adventura ..............................026 Craig................013, 014, 023, 061  
Aiko ........................................027 Curtis-Mathes ........000, 009, 013  
Aiwa ........................................026 ..........016, 018, 021, 022, 024, 115  
Akai ........................003, 005, 007 Cybernex ................................013  
..........................008, 111, 112, 113 Daewoo ..........015, 017, 019, 025  
American High ......................021 ..........................026, 027, 028, 110  
Asha ........................................013 Daytron....................................110  
Audio Dynamics............009, 010 DBX..................................009, 010  
Audiovox ................................014 Dimensia ................................000  
Bell & Howell ........................011 Dynatech ................................026  
Beaumark................................013 Electrohome....................014, 029  
Broksonic ................012, 025, 031 Electrophonic..........................014  
Calix ........................................014 Emerson..012, 014, 015, 021, 024  
Candle ............013, 014, 015, 016  
025, 026, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033  
..................................017, 018, 019 , 034, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041  
Canon ..............................021, 022  
Capehart..........................020, 110  
042, 044, 045, 046, 047, 065, 105  
..........................113, 116, 117, 130  
..........090, 091, 107, 115, 120, 125  
Radio Shack / Realistic ........001  
..........011, 013, 014, 021, 022, 023  
..................026, 029, 049, 050, 096  
Radix........................................014  
Randex ....................................014  
Ricoh........................................128  
Runco ......................................104  
Carver......................................062 Fisher ..............011, 023, 052, 048  
CCE..................................027, 061 ..........................049, 050, 051, 118  
Citizen ............013, 014, 015, 016 Fuji ..................................021, 119  
..........................017, 018, 019, 027 Funai........................................026  
Colortyme ..............................009 Garrard....................................026  
 
Programming For DVD  
Programming For DBS System  
Most RCA, GE and ProScan DVD systems will not require  
programming. Check to see if your DVD System responds  
to the remote before you begin programming.  
Most RCA, GE and ProScan Satellite systems will not require  
programming. Check to see if your DBS Satellite System  
responds to the remote before you begin programming.  
1. Manually turn on the DVD System.  
1. Manually turn on DBS System.  
Find the three digit code for your DVD  
System in the code list below.  
Find the three digit code for your DBS  
System in the code list below.  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH  
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT  
lights, then release the CODE SEARCH  
button.  
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH  
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT  
lights, then release the CODE  
SEARCH button.  
CODE  
SEARCH  
CODE  
SEARCH  
(BLINK)  
(BLINK)  
DBS•SAT  
DVD  
3. Press and release the DVD button  
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink  
then remain lit).  
3. Press and release the DBS•SAT button  
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then  
remain lit).  
4. Enter the code using the Number  
Buttons.  
4. Enter the code using the Number  
Buttons.  
(OFF)  
After your code is entered, the  
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If  
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR  
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list  
and repeat process.  
After your code is entered, the  
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If  
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR  
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list  
and repeat process.  
(OFF)  
ON OFF  
5. Aim the remote at your DVD System  
and press the ON•OFF button. Your  
DVD System should turn off.  
5. Aim the remote at your DBS System  
and press the ON•OFF button. Your  
DBS System should turn off.  
ON OFF  
6. If the DVD System responds, no further  
programming is required.  
Note: If your DBS System does not respond,  
try all the codes for your brand. If the codes do  
not work, or your brand is not listed, try the  
Code Search method on page 16.  
Note: If your DVD does not respond, try all the  
codes for your brand. If the codes do not work,  
or your brand is not listed, try the Code Search  
method on page 16.  
6. With your DBS System on, press CH+  
(CHANNEL UP). If the satellite system  
responds, no further programming is  
required.  
DVD CODE  
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.  
SATELLITE CODE  
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.  
DVD Codes  
Aiwa ........................................350  
Hitachi......................................351  
JVC....................................161, 352  
Konka ..............................353, 354  
Magnavox................162, 356, 357  
Mitsubishi ................................163  
Panasonic ................................355  
Philips ......................162, 356, 357  
Pioneer......................................165  
ProScan ....................................160  
RCA ..........................................160  
Sanyo ........................................359  
Sony..........................166, 360, 361  
Toshiba ....................167, 362, 363  
Zenith ......................................364  
Satellite Codes  
Alphastar..................................079 Panasonic ................................075  
Echostar (Dish System)..........089 Philips ......................................085  
Echosphere (Dish Net) ..........079 Primestar..................................076  
GE..............................071, 080, 081 Proscan ....................071, 080, 081  
Hitachi SYS I............................084 RCA ..........................071, 080, 081  
Hitachi SYS II ..........................083 Sony ..........................................072  
Hughes ............................077, 090 Toshiba......................................073  
Magnavox ................................085 Uniden......................................086  
JVC ............................................082  
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Programming For Cable  
Programming For Audio  
This remote control will operate many features found in audio/video  
receivers and mini-systems. The remote control is already programmed  
to operate most RCA and ProScan brand A/V receivers. Other brands  
of receivers and mini-systems need to be set up under the AUDIO  
button prior to using the device. See page 13 for the list of AUDIO  
codes.  
1. Manually turn on the Cable Box.  
Find the three digit code for your Cable  
Box in the code list below  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH  
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT  
lights, then release the CODE  
SEARCH button.  
CODE  
SEARCH  
1. Manually turn on the device you wish  
to control.  
(BLINK)  
Find the three digit code for your  
AUDIO system in the code list on the  
next page.  
3. Press and release the CABLE button  
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink  
then remain lit)  
CABLE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH  
CODE  
SEARCH  
4. Enter the code using the Number  
Buttons.  
button until the INDICATOR LIGHT  
lights, then release the CODE  
SEARCH button.  
(OFF)  
After your code is entered, the  
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If  
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR  
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list  
and repeat process.  
(BLINK)  
3. Press and release the AUDIO button  
(The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink  
then remain lit).  
AUDIO  
4. Enter the code using the Number  
Buttons.  
5. Aim the remote at your Cable Box and  
press the ON•OFF button. Your Cable  
Box should turn off.  
ON OFF  
(OFF)  
After your code is entered, the  
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. If  
the code is not valid, the INDICATOR  
LIGHT will blink. Check the code list  
and repeat process.  
Note: If your Cable Box does not respond, try  
all the codes for your brand. If the codes do  
not work, or your brand is not listed, try the  
Code Search method on page 16.  
6. With your Cable Box on, press CH+  
(CHANNEL UP). If the Cable Box  
responds, no further programming  
is required.  
5. Aim the remote at the device you wish  
to control and press the ON•OFF button.  
The device should turn off.  
ON OFF  
CABLE BOX CODE  
Note: If your device does not respond, try all  
the codes for your brand. If the codes do not  
work, or your brand is not listed, try the Code  
Search method on page 16.  
7. Enter your code here for easy reference.  
Cable Box Code List  
6. With your device on, press VOL+  
(VOLUME UP). If it responds, no  
further programming is required.  
ABC ..001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Pioneer..............................034, 033  
Antronix ..........................008, 009 RCA ..........................000, 047, 049  
Archer ..............008, 009, 010, 011 Realistic ....................................009  
Cabletenna ..............................008 Regal ................................022, 035  
Cableview ................................008 Regency....................................017  
Century ....................................011 Rembrandt ..............................003  
Citizen ......................................011 Samsung ..................................034  
Colour Voice....................012, 013 Scientific Atlanta ....006, 036, 037  
7. Enter your code and the type of device  
you programmed here for easy  
reference.  
AUDIO CODE  
Comtronics ..............................015  
..................................................038  
CD RCVR LD  
Contec ......................................016 Signal ........................................018  
Eastern......................................017 Signature ..................................003  
Garrard ....................................011 Sprucer ....................................000  
GC Electronics ........................009 Standard Components ..........039  
Gemini..............................018, 019 Starcom ....................001, 007, 018  
General Instru. ........................003 Stargate ....................................018  
Hamlin ............020, 021, 022, 035 Starquest ..................................018  
Hitachi......................................003 Tocom ..............................004, 023  
Jasco ..........................................011 Tusa ..........................................018  
Jerrold ......001, 003, 005, 007, 018 TV86..........................................027  
..................................023, 024, 046 Unika ........................008, 009, 011  
Magnavox ................................025 United Cable............................001  
Movie Time......................027, 028 Universal..........008, 009, 010, 011  
NSC ..................................027, 028 Video Way................................044  
OAK..................................029, 016 View Star..........015, 016, 025, 027  
Panasonic ........................000, 048 Zenith ..............................050, 051  
Philips ......011, 012, 013, 019, 025  
Note: The CD codes need to be programmed  
using the DVD key.  
..................................030, 031, 032  
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Operating Audio Functions  
Audio Component Code List  
CD  
AUDIO RECEIVER  
Note: Not all functions work for all brands. See page 13 for the  
Audio code list to operate your brand of equipment.  
Aiwa ................................175, 203 Aiwa ................250, 251, 252, 253  
ADC..........................................200 ..........................254, 255, 256, 257  
ADO..........................................201 JVC............................................258  
Akai ..........................................205 Kenwood..................................258  
Denon ......................................208 RCA ..........................................259  
Dynatech..................................177 Sony..........................260, 261, 262  
Emerson ..................................178 Yamaha ....................................263  
Fisher........................179, 212, 213  
TURNING ON THE RECEIVER OR MINI-SYSTEM  
Point the remote control at the receiver and press the AUDIO button.  
The receiver should turn on. In some cases, it may require pressing the  
AUDIO button and then the ON•OFF button to turn the system on.  
SELECTING A DEVICE INPUT  
GE ............................................216 LASER DISC  
Hitachi......................................180 RCA ..........................................133  
Inkel..........................................220  
Device inputs such as CD Player or Tape Deck may be selected  
depending on the features of your receiver or mini-system. Input  
selection may be made either by pressing the labeled digit button, or  
by pressing the FUNCTION button to toggle through the inputs  
available on your system.  
JVC....................................181, 221  
Kenwood ................183, 222, 224  
Luxman ....................................225  
NEC ..........................................184  
Marantz............................185, 226  
Note: You may need to experiment with your system since  
manufacturers products do not all work the same way.  
MCS ..........................................228  
Mitsubishi........................229, 230  
Nakamichi ......................232, 233  
USING THE NUMBER BUTTONS TO CHANGE AUDIO INPUTS  
To select a device, press the number button  
(1-6) that corresponds with the device you  
want to operate (CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV,  
VIDEO 1, & VIDEO 2).  
Onkyo ......................186, 234, 235  
Optimus ..................237, 238, 239  
Panasonic ................................188  
Pioneer ............................189, 240  
RCA ..................................190, 211  
Sanyo........................................250  
Sears..........................................207  
USING THE FUNCTION BUTTON TO  
CHANGE AUDIO DEVICES  
To select a device, press the FUNCTION  
button until the input you want to operate  
appears on your system.  
Sherwood ................................243  
Sony..........................195, 209, 244  
Teac ..........................245, 246, 247  
Technics....................................197  
Toshiba ....................................231  
Yamaha ....................198, 199, 248  
OPERATING A CD PLAYER OR TAPE  
DECK  
Use the Play, Forward, Reverse, Record, Stop,  
and Pause buttons for CD players and tape  
decks. In some cases, the Preset buttons  
(CH+/CH-) may work in changing tracks  
on CD players.  
OPERATING THE AM/FM TUNER  
1. Press the AUDIO button  
2. Press the TUNER (3) button  
3. Press the AM/FM button to toggle between  
AM and FM  
4. Use the Preset (CH+/CH-) buttons to  
move up and down channel presets.  
OPERATING A HOME THEATER  
SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM  
With RCA receivers, a second press of the TV  
button should turn the receiver on.  
1. Turn the TV on.  
2. Press the AUDIO button.  
3. Select the Audio input either by using the labeled number  
buttons or the FUNCTION button  
4. Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons to control volume  
Note: The Volume buttons may operate both TV and receiver  
volume at the same time. If this presents a problem, it may be resolved by dis-  
abling the TV speakers by going into the TV menu.  
CONTROLLING THE SURROUND SOUND FEATURE  
The Surround Sound feature may be turned ON/OFF by pressing the  
SURR ON•OFF button.  
1. Press the SURR MODE button until the desired mode is found.  
2. Press DELAY+ or DELAY- to achieve the desired delay effect.  
3. Press the DSP ON•OFF button to turn DSP (Digital Signal  
Processor) ON or OFF.  
4. Press the DSP button until the desired effect is achieved.  
5. Press the TEST button to listen to speaker levels.  
6. Press FRONT, CENTER, or REAR buttons to select speakers.  
7. Press the LEVEL+ or LEVEL- buttons to adjust speaker levels.  
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Sleep Function  
Programming With Code Search  
If your TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System, DVD Player, Cable Box or  
Audio System does not respond after you have tried all the codes for  
your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code  
by following the steps below.  
The Sleep Function will turn off your TV automatically after the user  
programs the time interval from one (1) to ninety-nine (99) minutes.  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
1. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The  
INDICATOR LIGHT will stay lit. Release  
the SLEEP button.  
1. Manually turn on the device you wish to  
program.  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
2. Enter time in minutes using the  
numerical key pad. Indicator light  
will go off.  
(Min: 1 minute/keypad entry  
2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the  
INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release  
CODE SEARCH.  
CODE  
SEARCH  
0-1)  
VCR  
TV  
3. Press and release the device button for the  
device you are programming. The  
INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once,  
then remain lit.  
(Max: 99 minutes/keypad entry 9-9)  
(BLINK)  
3. Leave remote aimed at television.  
DBS•SAT  
CABLE  
DVD  
IMPORTANT: Sleep Feature will not  
work unless remote is left aimed at  
television.  
AUDIO  
4. Press and release ON•OFF until your  
device turns off.  
ON OFF  
To Turn Off The Sleep Timer:  
Important: You may have to press  
ON•OFF up to 200 times.  
1. Sleep timer program will be cancelled  
and reset to zero by either of the  
following:  
ON OFF  
(BLINK)  
5. When your device turns off, press  
ENTER, the INDICATOR LIGHT will  
turn off.  
Press and hold SLEEP button until  
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks or press  
ON•OFF button, turning TV OFF.  
ENTER  
(OFF)  
Menu Function  
Identifying Codes From Your Universal Remote  
The Menu Function is used to make changes in the selected settings such  
as setting color, channels, timer, etc. The MENU button invokes TV, DVD  
If you need to find the three-digit code for your TV, VCR, DBS  
System, Cable Box or Audio System after your device is set-up  
use this procedure.  
and DBS•SAT Modes. Each menu will vary from brand to brand.  
TV  
Entering the Menu Mode:  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
(BLINK)  
1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the  
INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release  
CODE SEARCH.  
CODE  
SEARCH  
DVD  
DBS•SAT  
1. Push the device button on the remote  
for the desired menu screen.  
VCR  
(BLINK)  
TV  
2. Push the Menu button. This allows you  
to view the menu of the device chosen.  
The menu should now be visible on  
your television.  
2. Press and release the device button for  
the code you are retrieving. The  
Indicator Light will blink once.  
DBS•SAT  
CABLE  
DVD  
AUDIO  
3. While in Menu Mode these buttons will  
function as follows:  
3. Press and release CODE SEARCH. The  
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.  
CODE  
SEARCH  
(OFF)  
Navigation Left/Right buttons will  
operate as cursor right and left.  
4. Starting with 0 on the keypad, press the  
number buttons in order (0-9) until the  
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.  
Navigation UP/DOWN buttons will  
operate as cursor up and down.  
5. The number which causes the indicator  
light to blink is the first digit of your  
code.  
MENU button applies the highlighted  
menu item.  
SELECT button may also be used to  
select the menu item, especially in  
DVD.  
6. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all  
three numbers in the code.  
Not all functions in competitive models  
and brands of televisions may be fully  
supported.  
EXITING THE MENU MODE  
Push the CLEAR key to return to  
normal operation.  
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Trouble Shooting  
PROBLEM  
Limited 90 Day Warranty  
SOLUTION  
Thomson multimedia 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. This replacement is  
Thomson multimedia Inc.’s sole obligation under this warranty.  
Thomson multimedia Inc. will not be responsible for any inci-  
dental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in con-  
nection with the use or inability to use this product. Some states  
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-  
quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not  
apply to you. 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.  
Red light not blinking when you  
press any key  
A) Replace the batteries with 2  
new AAA alkaline batteries.  
B) Check if batteries are properly  
installed.  
The remote does not operate  
your video devices  
A) Try all the codes listed for  
your brand.  
B) Try the Code Search method  
on page 16.  
Not performing commands  
properly  
Start Code Search over again to  
locate the proper code for full  
compatibility.  
© 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
11721 Alameda Ave.  
Problems programming a  
TV/VCR Combo Unit  
Try the VCR code for your  
brand. Some combo units,  
however, may require both  
a TV and a VCR code for full  
operation.  
Socorro, TX 79927  
PRCU600RS Rev0401  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Made In Indonesia  
www.rca.com  
VCR not recording  
As a safety feature on your  
remote, you must press the REC  
button twice.  
Problems changing channels  
If your original remote required  
ENTER after a channel, press  
ENTER after you select a  
channel.  
No response after pressing a key A) Make sure you have new  
batteries and you are aiming  
your remote at your devices.  
B) Check that batteries are  
properly installed. See page 2.  
SELECT button not responding Try using the MENU or INFO  
button to make the selection  
while in the Program Guide.  
Flashing Indicator Light  
Invalid Code for the device.  
Check the Code list and  
reprogram the Remote  
Control.  
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are removed.  
For Customer Service, contact the RCA Help Center at: www.rca.com  
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RCU600RS Product Registration Card  
Please complete and return this Purchase Registration Card  
right away. This information will help us get to know and  
service our customers better.  
1. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Name:_______________________________  
Address:_________________________________________________  
________________________________________________________  
2. Model: RCU600RS  
3. Date of Purchase/Receipt as Gift:________ 4. Price: $ _________  
5. Age of Purchaser/Gift Recipient:  
16-25  
26-35  
36-45  
46-55  
56+  
6. What specific need did the Universal Remote help you resolve?  
A. Replacing A Lost Remote B. Replacing A Broken Remote  
C. Consolidating Remotes  
D. Adding an Extra Remote  
7. Where will this remote primarily be used?  
and with what brand?  
TV: ______________  
VCR: ___________________________Cable Box: ______________  
Satellite Receiver: ____________ Audio System: ______________  
A. Kitchen  
B. Bedroom ________________  
C. Family Room/Living Room D. Other_________________  
8. How did you become aware of this remote?  
A. Advertisement  
B. Salesperson  
C. Store Display  
D. Received as a Gift E. Friend or Relative _________________  
F. Other _________________________________________________  
9. What other brands did you consider buying?  
A. None  
B. GE  
C. One For All  
F. Sony  
D. Zenith  
G. Other_________  
E. Gemini  
10.What factors most influenced this purchase? (Check up to 3)  
A. Brand  
D. Price  
B. Features  
C. Recommendation  
E. Received as a Gift F. Other ___________  
Thank you for filling out this card. This information will help us better serve  
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