Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3B...
Page 3 - Battery Installation; Battery Saver; Battery Information
3 Battery Installation To install the batteries:1. Turn the remote to the bottom side, pull on the tab and lift off the cover. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery cover back into place. Battery Saver Your RCU90...
Page 4 - LCD Touchscreen
4 RCU900 The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touchscreen on your RCU900acts as a “virtual keypad.” This touchscreen makes it easy toprogram and use your remote with many devices. Once youselect a device key, you put the remote in that device mode andit will remain in that mode until you press another d...
Page 5 - Setup Routine and Procedures
5 Setup Routine and Procedures The SETUP key is located towards the middle of the RCU900 unit, on the right-hand side of the rubber keypad. The SETUP key is used to walk you through the steps in setting up theremote. To enter the Setup Mode, press and hold the SETUP key until the LED indicator light...
Page 6 - Device Control Screens
6 Device Control Screens Your RCU900 displays different control screens for each device.There are two screens needed to control each device. You caneasily switch between these two screens by simply pressing theLCD SCREEN key at the top right of the touchscreen. RCU900_IB_revC.qxp 12/3/02 9:45 Page 6
Page 7 - Library Code Entry; Code Entry
7 In order for the RCU900 to control your devices (TV, VCR, DVD,etc.), you must program it with the library code for each device.This enables the RCU900 remote to control your device with theproper commands. If your TV, VCR, DVD, or satellite receiver isan RCA, ProScan or GE brand, the RCU900 may no...
Page 9 - Code Search
Code Search If the device you wish to control does not respond to any of thecodes you have entered using the Library Code Entry, you cansearch the entire code library for a particular device that mightnot be listed in the Code List or might be listed under a different brand. When you enter a valid c...
Page 10 - Code Autosearch
10 Code Search (continued) that some codes can turn your deviceon and off but are not able to control its other functions. Thisprocess allows you to bypass codesyou’ve already tried. Note: If your device responds and you accidentally overshoot that codeby pressing the ON•OFF key again, press the CH-...
Page 11 - Code Identification
11 9. The Autosearch sends the next code in the list every three seconds. Note: The Autosearch can take a significant amount of time, sincethere are many codes in the list. 10. To speed up the Autosearch, you can manually override the process andtemporarily speed it up by pressingthe normal search k...
Page 12 - Key Label Options; Code Identification Chart
Key Label Options 12 With the RCU900, you have the ability to customizeindividual keys and key label segments to meet your needs. It is recommended that the Key Label Options feature only beused after you have finished programming all your devices. Thisfeature lets you select preset key options to b...
Page 14 - Learned Key Reference Pages
Device: 14 Learned Key Reference Pages IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot learn any commands under the LEARN , MACRO , SCREEN , SETUP or any device key. Device: RCU900_IB_revC.qxp 12/3/02 9:45 Page 14
Page 16 - Code Learning; Learn Commands; Learning Tips
16 Code Learning Codes from the Code List include basic functionality for eachdevice they control. Once you have programmed in the librarycode for your specific device, you can customize the RCU900touchscreen to include certain functions from your originalremote that were not embedded in the preset ...
Page 18 - Master Clear
18 Learn Commands (continued) 11. To save and exit from the Learn routine, press and release the LCD OK key. The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. 12. The Learning process is now complete. 13. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode. Note: Learned keys will beep twice...
Page 19 - Smart Macro Key Operations; Example of Programming a Macro; Program a Smart Macro
19 4. All Learned command entries are now cleared for all device modes. 5. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode. Smart Macro Key Operations Your RCU900’s Smart Macro feature allows you to execute asequence of commands with one keypress. A Smart Macro learnsany sequence of orig...
Page 20 - Execute a Smart Macro
20 8. Macro Setup Screen 3 now appears on the touchscreen. Press and holdthe key on the original remote untilthe LED indicator light on theRCU900 blinks once. This processtakes 2-3 seconds to complete. 9. The touchscreen now shows Macro Setup Screen 4. Release the originalremote key. 10. Program add...
Page 21 - Delete a Smart Macro; Sleep Timer
Delete a Smart Macro To delete a previously programmed Smart Macro, follow these steps: 21 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LEDindicator light remains on and thetouchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takesapproximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP ke...
Page 22 - Notes
22 Method 1 (continued) 4. Press and release the numeric keys indicating the number of minutes (01-99) you wish to set on theSleep Timer. The LED indicator light blinks once toindicate acceptance of the keypress and the screenreturns to normal operation. 5. The Sleep Timer is now set. 6. When using ...
Page 23 - Record Key; Keypress Beep Feature; Additional Features
23 The device you select for Volume Punch-through control mustbe either the TV or the AUDIO/AUX device programmed withthe Audio unit. Any other selection (VCR, DVD, SAT/CBL) isdenied and the LED indicator light flashes to indicate anerror. The power-on default for volume control is TV VolumePunch-th...
Page 25 - Master Reset; RCA All Power Off Feature
25 Master Reset A Master Reset returns all the RCU900 defaults back to the original factory settings. The Master Reset clears all customer-programmed codes, Learned commands and Smart Macros, and resets all key labels. To perform a Master Reset, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on...
Page 26 - Glossary of Terms
AUDIO FEATURES (ACTIVE LCD KEYS IN AUDIO DEVICE MODE) AM.FM The AM.FM allows you to select the AM or FM band on your audiosystem. CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO1 & VIDEO2 Use the CD , TAPE , TUNER , TV , VIDEO1 & VIDEO2 keys to select the device you want to control. CENTER, FRONT, REAR & OPT...
Page 28 - Troubleshooting
28 Troubleshooting PROBLEM The touchscreen does not showanything when you touch it orwhen you press the SETUP or LIGHT keys. The remote does not operate youraudio or video devices. You have problems programminga TV/VCR combination unit. Your VCR is not recording. You have trouble changing thechannel...
Page 29 - Televisions; Code List
Televisions Abex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185Acme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .021 ,050ADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 32 - DVD
VCR/PVR (continued) Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .055, 080, 081, 123Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .016, 017, 019, 110Proscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 34 - Audio Systems
34 Cable Boxes (continued) Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025Memorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .026Movie Time . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 35 - Laser Disc Players
35 Carver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .006, 007, 008, 165Casio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
