Programming the RCA TRCU500 or RCU500 SystemLink5AV Universal Remote Control

Programming the RCA TRCU500 or RCU500 SystemLink5AV Universal Remote 

The remote may already be set-up to operate your brand of TV, VCR, Laserdisc, Satellite Receiver, Audio Equipment, or Cable Box. It is preprogrammed with the following codes: TV-000, VCR1-000, AUDIO-003, SAT•Cable Box-000, and Laser Disc Player-037. For brands that require programming, there are two ways to program: Using Code Lists or Code Search. Use Code Search if the code lists are not available or if the codes from the lists do not operate a device.

Determine if your remote needs programming: Some RCA, GE and ProScan devices may already be preprogrammed.

1. Press the button of the device you want to control (for example TV).
2. If the device turns on, press another button to confirm (for example CHANNEL UP).
3. If the device you selected (TV) responds, you will not need to program the remote. If the device you selected (TV) does not respond, you will need to program the remote.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other devices.

Programming a Device Using CODE SEARCH:

1. Turn on the device you wish to program.
2. Press and hold CODE SRCH.
3. Press and release the device button for the device you are programming.
4. Release CODE•SRCH.
5. Press and release ON•OFF until your device turns off. Important: You may have to press ON•OFF up to 100 times.
6. When your device turns off, press ENTER.
7. With the device on, press another button. If the device responds, no further programming is required. If the device does not respond, repeat steps 1-7.

Programming a Device Using CODE LISTS:

1. Find codes for each device and brand in the User Manual or Code List below.
2. Press and hold the TV, VCR1, VCR2•LD, SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO button you want to set up. SAT•CABLE can be programmed to operate other Satellite Receivers.
3. Enter the three digit code from the TV, VCR, Laserdisc Player, Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, or Audio code list.
4. Release the device key.
5. With the device on, press another button, for example CHANNEL UP. If the device responds, no further programming is required. If the device does not respond, repeat 2-4 using another code.
6. Write your device codes down for easy reference.

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