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Programming and Operating the RCA RCU800 SystemLink8 Universal Remote Control

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 DISPLAY 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.

Battery Installation  

Your Universal Remote requires 2 new AAA alkaline 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.

Button Descriptions

For Video Operation:

  • INDICATOR LIGHT: The Indicator Light flashes to show that the remote is working.
  • ON•OFF: 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.
  • TV, VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX, DBS•SAT, AUDIO, CABLE: The TV, VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX, DBS•SAT, AUDIO and CABLE buttons are used to select the device you want to control.
  • VOL & CH: The VOL (Volume) and CH (Channel) buttons increase or decrease the channel numbers or volume.
  • MUTE: Mutes volume on the TV.
  • GO BACK: 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.
  • GUIDE: 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.
  • NAVIGATION BUTTONS & SELECT: Used to move through on-screen menus and guides. With some DBS models the INFO button should be used to select the highlighted item. Use the navigation buttons to move the highlighted choice up, down, left, or right.
  • 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.
  • 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: In VCR mode, the TV•VCR button operates the TV•VCR function of your VCR.
  • 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.
  • SLEEP: The SLEEP button allows you to set a time for you to turn off your TV automatically.

For Audio Operation (Rose Colored Graphics): Press AUDIO button to enable the AUDIO mode.

  • LEVEL+/LEVEL-: Sets the level of the speakers during test tone mode.
  • DSP ON•OFF: Enables the receiver’s Digital Signal Processing mode.
  • DSP MODE: When the DSP mode is enabled, pressing this button allows the user to cycle through the various DSP modes.
  • CD, TAPE, TUNER, TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: For new RCA brands, these buttons will turn the selected device on.
  • AM•FM: The AM•FM button allows you to select the AM•FM band on you audio receiver.
  • FUNCTION: Selects the different audio input devices. The number buttons also select the function labeled below the buttons when in AUDIO mode.
  • DELAY-, ON, DELAY+: Increases or decreases the delay between the surround and main speakers when the receiver is in the surround sound mode.
  • ON•OFF, SURR, MODE: ON•OFF SURR toggles the surround modes on and off. SURR MODE cycles through the receiver’s various surround sound mode settings.
  • FRONT, CENTER, REAR, TEST: 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.
  • PRESET: Used to operate preset channels while in Audio Mode.

Programming For TV

Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs will not require programming. Check to see if your TV responds to the remote before you begin programming.

  1. Manually turn on the TV. Find the three digit code for your TV in the code list below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the TV button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at your TV and press the ON•OFF button. Your TV should turn off.
    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 below.
  6. With your TV on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP) If the TV responds, no further programming is required.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

Programming For VCR1 and VCR2

Most RCA, GE and ProScan VCRs will not require programming. Check to see if your VCR responds to the remote before you begin programming.

  1. Manually turn on the VCR. Find the three digit code for your VCR in the code list starting below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the VCR1 button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at your VCR and press the ON•OFF button. Your VCR should turn off.
    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 below.
  6. With your VCR on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the VCR responds, no further programming is required.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

Programming For DVD

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.

  1. Manually turn on the DVD System. Find the three digit code for your DVD System in the code list below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the DVD button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at your DVD System and press the ON•OFF button. Your DVD System should turn off.
  6. If the DVD System responds, no further programming is required.
    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 below.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

Programming For DBS System

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 DBS System. Find the three digit code for your DBS System in the code list below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the DBS•SAT button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at your DBS System and press the ON•OFF button. Your DBS System should turn off.
    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 below.
  6. With your DBS System on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the satellite system responds, no further programming is required.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

Programming For Cable

  1. Manually turn on the Cable Box. Find the three digit code for your Cable Box in the code list below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the CABLE button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at your Cable Box and press the ON•OFF button. Your Cable Box should turn off.
    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 below.
  6. With your Cable Box on, press CH+ (CHANNEL UP). If the Cable Box responds, no further programming is required.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

Programming For AUX Button

You can assign any one of the following devices to the AUX button: Audio Components (CD Player, Amplifier, Receiver, Tape Deck), Laser Disc Player or a second TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System or Cable Box.

  1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control. Find the three digit code for the device you wish to program in the code list below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the AUX button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit). Then press the button for the device you want to program (TV, VCR, DBS/SAT, DVD) (Press DBS/SAT to add another Cable Box and press DVD for CD).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at the device you wish to control and press the ON•OFF button. The device should turn off.
    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 below.
  6. With your device on, press VOL+ (VOLUME UP). If it responds, no further programming is required.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

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 14 for the list of AUDIO codes.

  1. Manually turn on the device you wish to control. Find the three digit code for your AUDIO system in the code list below.
  2. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button.
  3. Press and release the AUDIO button (The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink then remain lit).
  4. Enter the code using the Number Buttons. 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.
  5. Aim the remote at the device you wish to control and press the ON•OFF button. The device should turn off.
    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 below.
  6. With your device on, press VOL+ (VOLUME UP). If it responds, no further programming is required.
  7. Write down your code for easy reference.

Note: The CD codes need to be programmed using the DVD key.

Operating Audio Functions

Note: Not all functions work for all brands. See page 14 for the Audio code list to operate your brand of equipment.

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: 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.

Note: You may need to experiment with your system since manufacturers products do not all work the same way.

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).

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.

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 disabling 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.

Sleep Function

The Sleep Function will turn off your TV automatically after the user programs the time interval from one (1) to ninety-nine (99) minutes.

  1. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The INDICATOR LIGHT will stay lit. Release the SLEEP button.
  2. Enter time in minutes using the numerical key pad. Indicator light will go off. (Min: 1 minute/keypad entry 0-1) (Max: 99 minutes/keypad entry 9-9)
  3. Leave remote aimed at television.

IMPORTANT: Sleep Feature will not work unless remote is left aimed at television.

To Turn Off The Sleep Timer: Sleep timer program will be cancelled and reset to zero by either of the following:

  • Press and hold SLEEP button until INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.
  • Press ON•OFF button, turning TV OFF.

Menu Function

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 and DBS•SAT Modes. Each menu will vary from brand to brand.

Entering the Menu Mode:

  1. Push the device button on the remote for the desired menu screen.
  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.

While in Menu Mode these buttons will function as follows:

  • Navigation Left/Right buttons will operate as cursor right and left.
  • Navigation UP/DOWN buttons will operate as cursor up and down.
  • MENU button applies the highlighted menu item.
  • SELECT button may also be used to select the menu item, especially in DVD.
  • Not all functions in competitive models and brands of televisions may be fully supported.

Exiting the Menu Mode: To exit the Menu Mode and clear the screen, push the device button you have chosen on the remote.

Note: The remote will automatically exit the Menu mode after ten (10) seconds of inactivity with no button being pushed.

Programming With Code Search

If your TV, VCR, DBS Satellite System, 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.

  1. Manually turn on the device you wish to program.
  2. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release CODE SEARCH.
  3. Press and release the device button for the device you are programming. The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once, then remain lit.
    Note: For Aux programming (when not an audio code) press AUX followed by the device button. Use DBS•SAT button for programming CABLE.
  4. Press and release ON•OFF until your device turns off.
    Note: You may have to press ON•OFF up to 200 times.
  5. When your device turns off, press ENTER, the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.

Identifying Codes From Your Universal Remote

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.

  1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release CODE SEARCH.
  2. Press and release the device button for the code you are retrieving. The Indicator Light will blink once.
    Note: For AUX retrieving, press AUX button followed by the device button.
  3. Press and release CODE SEARCH. The INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off.
  4. Starting with 0 on the keypad, press the number buttons in order (0-9) until the INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.
  5. The number which causes the indicator light to blink is the first digit of your code.
  6. Repeat step 4 until you have retrieved all three numbers in the code.

 

Notes:

  • If you cannot locate your owners manual you can view the codes online and download a manual below however if the code is not listed for your specific component we will NOT be able to provide additional codes
  • If your remote is over four years old, it might not be able to operate some newer components, or it may be able to operate some functions but not others.

ADDITIONAL RCA REMOTE CONTROL REFERENCES

The rcaaudiovideo.com site provides step by step videos, an online code finder as well as additional PDFs of Owner-User manuals and code lists. Please see the information below for the latest information.

RCA Online Code Finder

To access the RCA Online Remote Control Code Finder to search for a component code that is compatible with your RCA remote, Click Here.

If you don't see your RCA remote listed by MODEL NUMBER, please send us Feedback saying Code Not Found (just click on How well did this answer your question? below to add feedback) and we will get the codes posted as soon as possible.

User Manual Search

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To access the RCA Site for user manuals not found in the support FAQ's Click Here and enter your remote control by MODEL NUMBER and check Manual in the search box at the top left of the page.

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