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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.

ANTENNA:

in TV mode, switches between the signal coming

from a satellite receiver or cable box and an off-air antenna.
In VCR mode, switches between the signal coming from a
VCR and a TV.

CHAN 

(Channel)

UP AND DOWN:

goes to the 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 Auto Code Search method to

accept code (See Code Search on page 9). 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 

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).

MUTE: 

lowers the TV’s volume to its minimum level.

ON•OFF:

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 

ON•OFF

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)

:

use with VCR to record programming. 

You must press the 

REC

key twice to start recording.

SLEEP: 

allows you to set a time to turn off your 

TV automatically.

VOL

(Volume) 

UP

and 

DOWN

increases or decreases the 

TV’s volume level. Additionally, 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 

right or left).

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Summary of Contents for RCU450

Page 1: ... Multi Brand Use RCU450 See back for most popular brands Compatible with today s most popular brands Consolidates up to 4 remotes Lighted component keys indicate operating mode Dedicated MENU key for DVD navigation remote Remote ...

Page 2: ... 3 Key Descriptions 3 Program for TV Direct Entry Method 5 Program for VCR Direct Entry Method 6 Program for Satellite or Cable Box Direct Entry Method 7 Program for DVD or AUX Direct Entry Method 8 Code Search Methods 9 Manual Code Search 9 Auto Code Search 10 Code Retrieval 10 Sleep Feature 11 On screen Menus 12 Accessing a Menu System 12 Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items 12 Exiting a Menu S...

Page 3: ...d gives you control at the touch of your fingertips Note The 4 component universal remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and PROSCAN branded TVs VCRs DVD players and satellite receivers DBS Just press the corresponding component key VCR for a VCR DVD AUX for a DVD player TV for a television DBS CABLE for a satellite receiver or a cable box 4 Component Universal Remote Key Description...

Page 4: ...R 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 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 MUTE lowers the TV s volume to its minimum level ON OFF ...

Page 5: ...ter an invalid code the lighted component key will flash rapidly Start over at step 3 6 Aim the remote at your TV and press the ON OFF key If your TV 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 TV 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...

Page 6: ...lighted component key will flash rapidly Start over at step 3 6 Aim the remote at the VCR Press the ON OFF key If your VCR 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 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 Cod...

Page 7: ...t over at step 3 6 Aim the remote at the satellite receiver or cable box and press the ON OFF key If your Satellite receiver or cable box 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 satellite receiver or cable box doesn t turn off repeat steps 3 6 above entering the next code for your brand If none of the codes work or ...

Page 8: ...light up Then release the CODE SEARCH key 4 Press and release the DVD AUX key The DVD AUX key remains lit 5 To program for DVD press the VCR key For an auxiliary component press the corresponding component key TV VCR DBS CABLE The DVD AUX key will blink then remain lit 6 Use the number keys on the remote to enter the first code listed for your brand After you enter a valid 3 digit code the compone...

Page 9: ...king each time you press the ON OFF key Important Because there are so many codes you may have to press the ON OFF key many times possibly up to 200 times 5 When the component turns off press the ENTER key immediately to store the code The lighted component key then turns off 6 Use Code Retrieval on the next page to identify the code for your component for future reference If your component s bran...

Page 10: ...ponds to the component you want the remote to operate TV VCR or DBS CABLE The chosen component key remains lit Note For DVD or AUX press DVD AUX then the component key 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 4 Aim the remote at the component an...

Page 11: ... Note For DVD or AUX press DVD AUX then the component key corresponding to the component 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 3 Press and release the CODE SEARCH key The component key light turns off 4 Starting with 0 on the keypad press the number keys in order 0 9 until the c...

Page 12: ... component s menu should appear on the TV screen This is an example 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 Español Accessing a Menu System This remote cannot access every menu system o...

Page 13: ...e remote knows which component you want to operate To program the 4 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 key using the TV codes and the VCR or DVD AUX key using the VCR or DVD codes for full operation To program the 4 component universal remote to operate a com...

Page 14: ...ave 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 If operating a VCR to record you must press the REC key two times If you re trying to change channels try pressing the ENTER key after entering the channel number as t...

Page 15: ...hich vary from state to state Product Exchange Center 11721 Alameda Avenue Socorro TX 79927 Limited 90 Day Warranty Problem The component s menu doesn t appear on the TV screen 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 yel...

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