Operating the RCA RCU403R Remote Control

Operating the RCA RCU403R Remote Control

This universal remote controls up to three electronic components and makes juggling remote controls a thing of the past. You can program this RCA-brand universal remote to operate most models of most brands of infrared, remote-controlled components manufactured after 1990. (See the enclosed Code List for a complete list of brands.) The 3- component universal remote is easy to use, easy to program and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.

Note: The 3-component universal remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN branded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Just press the corresponding component key—VCR•DVD for a VCR or DVD player; TV for a television; SAT•CBL•DTC for a satellite receiver, cable box or digital TV converter.

Battery Installation and Information

Your universal remote requires two AAA Alkaline batteries (batteries may or may not be included, depending on model). To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery compartment.
3. Press and push the battery cover back into place.

Key Descriptions

• Indicator Light: Flashes when a valid key is pressed to indicate the remote is working. Status of this light is important when you are programming the remote.
• Component keys (SAT•CBL•DTC, VCR•DVD, TV): Selects the component you want the remote to operate. For example, after you've programmed the remote to operate your TV, you must press the TV key first to put the remote in TV Mode. While in TV Mode, the CHAN keys change the channel on the TV, the VOL keys adjust the TV’s volume, etc.
• Transport keys: REW (Rewind), PLAY, FF (Fast Forward), PAUSE, STOP: Operate the same as your original VCR or DVD remote control, although key labels may vary (REVERSE, FORWARD).

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.
• INPUT(-): in TV mode, switches between the signal coming from a satellite receiver or cable box and an off-air antenna or digital TV converter. In VCR mode, switches between the signal coming from a VCR and a TV. When accessing digital TV channels directly, this key lets you separate the main channel number from the sub-channel number (such as “59.1”)
• CHAN (Channel) UP AND DOWN: goes to the next highest or lowest channel number in the component channel list, respectively, except for DVD's. In DVD's 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 Automatic Code Search method to accept code (See Code Search on page 8). 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 VCR•DVD 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 10).
• 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): used with VCR to record programming. You must press the REC key twice to start recording.
• VOL (Volume) UP and DOWN: increases or decreases the volume.

Sleep Feature (Select Models Only)

This feature will automatically turn off your TV at a duration you choose from 1 to 99 minutes.

PROGRAMMING SLEEP FEATURE:

1. Press and hold the SLEEP key until the indicator light illuminates. Release the SLEEP key.
2. Enter time in minutes using the numerical key pad. The indicator light should turn off. (Minute 1 thru 9: press 0 before the actual number. Maximum: 99 minutes).
3. Leave remote aimed at television. (Sleep Feature will not work unless remote is left aimed at television.)

CANCELING THE SLEEP TIMER: The Sleep Timer program will be canceled and reset to zero by either of the following.

1. Press and hold the SLEEP key until the indicator light blinks. 
2. Press the ON•OFF key, turning TV off.

Using On-screen Menus

This remote cannot access every menu system of all models and brands of consumer electronics components. However, if you've successfully programmed the VCR•DVD key to operate a DVD player, you can access DVD disc menus with the MENU key.

The MENU key will also access TV menu systems for most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TV's, as well as some other popular brands. Also, some RCA VCR menus are supported by this remote’s menu key. This remote also supports select satellite receiver menus.

If this remote’s MENU key doesn't access the menu system for your component, you'll need to use the original remote to change menu settings.

Note: This remote’s MENU key doesn't support cable box menu systems and some VCR menu systems.

Accessing a Menu System:

1. Make sure your components are turned on and your TV is set to the component's input.
2. Press the component key on the remote (TV, VCR•DVD or SAT•CBL•DTC).
3. Press the MENU key. The indicator light blinks continuously to indicate the remote is in Menu Mode and the component’s menu should appear on the TV screen.

Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items:

• To navigate On-screen Menus, use the VOL UP/DOWN and/or CHAN UP/DOWN keys.
• VOL UP/DOWN keys move the cursor (or the highlight) right/left. CHAN UP/DOWN keys move the cursor (or the highlight) up/down.
• For RCA, GE or PROSCAN products, press the MENU or ENTER key to select the highlighted item. If menu items have numbers next to them, you can use the number keys to select an item. Additionally, the ENTER key can be used to select menu choices.
• For Sony products, pressing the ENTER key while in Menu Mode returns you to the previous menu.

Notes:

• All functions in competitive models and brands of products may not be fully supported.
• The remote will automatically time out in Menu Mode and the indicator light will stop blinking after approximately 10 seconds of inactivity (no keys being pressed). For DVD menus, the Menu Mode will time out after approximately 15 seconds.
• Because of the wide variety of menu formats, some experimenting may be required.

Exiting a Menu System: To exit Menu Mode, press the corresponding component key on the remote (TV, VCR•DVD or SAT•CBL•DTC). The indicator light goes out and the remote reverts to its normal mode of operation.