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Universal Learning Remote with

TOUCHSCREEN

Users Guide

Limited 90 Day Warranty

RCU900

remote

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Table of Contents

Introduction.3 Battery Information.3 Battery Installation.3 Battery Saver.3 Code Saver.3 Power-on Default.3 Product Diagram.4 LCD Touchscreen.4 LED Indicator Light.4 Setup Routine and Procedures.5 Device Control Screens.6 Code Entry.7 Library Code Entry.7 Code Search.9 Code Autosearch.10 Code Identification.11 Key Label Options.12 Learned Key Reference Pages.14 Learn Commands.16 Learning Tips.16 Code Learning.16 Learn Commands.17 Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under A Mode.18 Master Clear.18 Smart Macro Key Operations.19 Program A Smart Macro.19 Execute a Smart Macro.20 Delete A Smart Macro.21 Sleep Timer.21 Method 1 (From Normal Operation).21 Method 2 (From Setup Routine).22 TV or CD/Audio Volume Punch-through.22 VCR Punch-through.23 Record Key.23 Additional Features.23 Keypress Beep Feature.23 LCD Touchscreen Display Time.24 Backlighting.24 Master Reset.25 RCA All Power Off Feature.25 Glossary of Terms.26 Troubleshooting.28 Code List.29 Helpline.36 Limited 90-Day Warranty.36

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Universal Learning Remote with Touchscreen
Congratulations on your purchase of the RCU900 by RCA. The RCU900 is one of the most sophisticated, yet easy to use, remote control units available today. With the RCU900, juggling multiple remote controls is a thing of the past! Your RCU900 controls up to eight devices, including the most popular brands of TV, VCR, DVD, SAT/CBL, CD and audio equipment. The RCU900 has the ability to learn commands from your existing remotes, and the Smart Macro feature allows multiple commands to be executed with a single keypress. The RCU900 is easy to use, easy to program, and it gives you total controlat the touch of your fingertips!

Battery Information

Your RCU900 Universal Learning Remote with Touchscreen requires four AA alkaline batteries (sold separately).

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 RCU900 saves battery power by automatically turning off if any button is pressed for more than 30 seconds. This saves your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the buttons remain depressed, such as under a book or between the sofa cushions.

Code Saver

With the RCU900, you dont have to worry about losing programmed information when you change batteries. All programmed parameters are retained indefinitely in the event of battery replacement.

Power-on Default

When you replace batteries, your RCU900 remote always powers on in the TV Mode. If your TV, VCR and satellite receiver are RCA, ProScan or GE brands, you may not even need to set up the RCU900 to control them. In these instances, the remote should work as soon as the batteries are installed.

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LCD Touchscreen
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touchscreen on your RCU900 acts as a virtual keypad. This touchscreen makes it easy to program and use your remote with many devices. Once you select a device key, you put the remote in that device mode and it will remain in that mode until you press another device key. When you put the remote in a specific device mode, the menu that is activated on the touchscreen will be the menu for that mode. For example, if you put the remote in TV Mode, the menu you see on the touchscreen is for the TV Mode. For each mode, the LCD touchscreen includes two control screens, and you can easily switch between the two by pressing the SCREEN key at the upper right-hand corner of the LCD touchscreen. Each LCD touchscreen has an 18-position segmented keypad. The LCD touchscreen remains blank when the remote is not in use. The LCD touchscreen turns on automatically when you press the SETUP key, any device key or the LIGHT key on the rubber keypad, or any LCD touchscreen key. The remaining rubber keys do not activate the LCD touchscreen.

LED Indicator Light

The LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator light, located at the upper right-hand side of the RCU900 unit, lights up whenever a rubber key or any LCD touchscreen key is pressed. The LED indicator light flashes and beeps three times (approximately two seconds) to indicate any error condition.

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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 the remote. To enter the Setup Mode, press and hold the SETUP key until the LED indicator light remains on. At that time, the Main Setup Screen appears. Setup is used for Library Code Entry, Code Search, Code Identification and other functions. During a Setup function, if no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the unit automatically exits from the Setup process. The LED indicator light flashes an error in this instance, and any operation that is not completed when the time-out occurs is not programmed. During the Setup function, if you press any key not shown on the touchscreen or a key not expected as part of a Setup routine, the RCU900 ignores that keypress. Pressing the LCD CLEAR key in a Setup routine returns the touchscreen to the Main Setup Screen. When you press the CLEAR key, any changes made up to that point are discarded. Also, where specifically indicated, pressing the SETUP key in a Setup routine discards any changes and returns the remote to the Main Setup Screen. To exit the Setup function and return to normal operation, press the CLEAR key on the Main Setup Screen.

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Device Control Screens
Your RCU900 displays different control screens for each device. There are two screens needed to control each device. You can easily switch between these two screens by simply pressing the LCD SCREEN key at the top right of the touchscreen.

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Code Entry
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 the proper commands. If your TV, VCR, DVD, or satellite receiver is an RCA, ProScan or GE brand, the RCU900 may not need any programming to control them. To program the remote with the codes for your devices, you can use one of three methods: Library Code Entry, Code Search or Code Autosearch.

Library Code Entry

You can enter codes in your RCU900 from the Code List using the SETUP key on the rubber keypad. (See the Code List of the most popular brands on page 29.) When you enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a code for a TV), the Default Key Label Screen is used and any previously Learned functions for that mode are deleted. The mode is reset to its power-on default state. However, Macro settings remain unchanged and now include the new code just entered.

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Library Code Entry (continued)
To enter a code directly from the Code List, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.). 2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 3. Release the SETUP key. 4. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to enter (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 6. For AUX1 or AUX2, press and release the AUX device key, followed by the desired device key to be programmed under AUX (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). 7. The touchscreen now shows the Code Setup Screen. Find the three-digit code for your device brand from the Code List at the back of the manual. If your brand has more than one code listed, begin with the first code. Enter the three-digit code from the Code List. When a valid code from the list is entered, the LED indicator light blinks after the last digit is entered. For an invalid code, the LED indicator light flashes rapidly and beeps for two seconds before going off. In both cases, the touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. 8. Before the code can be tested on the chosen device, you must exit back to normal operation by pressing the CLEAR key on the Main Setup Screen. 9. With the device on, aim the RCU900 at the device and press the ONOFF or the CH+ key on the rubber keypad. If you have entered the correct number for your device, it will respond to the ONOFF or CH+ key. If the device responds, no further programming is required. 10. If your device does not respond, try the next code in the list for your brand by repeating the procedure starting at step 2. If no other codes exist for your brand, try the Code Search or Code Autosearch methods.

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Code Search
If the device you wish to control does not respond to any of the codes you have entered using the Library Code Entry, you can search the entire code library for a particular device that might not be listed in the Code List or might be listed under a different brand. When you enter a valid code for any given mode (e.g., when you enter a code for a TV), the default key labels are displayed on the touchscreen and any previously Learned functions for that mode are deleted. The mode is reset to its power-on default state. However, Macro settings remain unchanged and now include the new code just entered. To search for a specific code in the Code List, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.). 2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 3. Release the SETUP key. 4. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to enter (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 6. For AUX1 or AUX2, press the AUX device key. Select the desired device key to be programmed under AUX (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). 7. The touchscreen now shows the Code Setup Screen. Press and release the LCD SEARCH key. 8. The touchscreen shows the Search Setup Screen. Press the ONOFF key on the rubber keypad repeatedly, until the device to be controlled responds to the command and turns off.
Note: The Code Search starts from the currently stored code under that mode. For example, if the device code list contains 100 codes and the currently stored code is 050, the Code Search starts from 051 and continues to 100 before looping back to 000 and finishing at 050. This speeds up the process of finding the correct code for your device, since you may discover

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Code Search (continued)
that some codes can turn your device on and off but are not able to control its other functions. This process allows you to bypass codes youve already tried.
Note: If your device responds and you accidentally overshoot that code by pressing the ONOFF key again, press the CH- key or DOWN ARROW key to backtrack through the code library. You can change the direction to forward once again by pressing the ONOFF, CH+, LCD UP ARROW, or PLAY keys.

9. Once the device to be controlled responds to the commands, press and release the LCD OK key to install the code. The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. The Code Search entry is now complete. 10. Press CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Code Autosearch

Your RCU900 has the ability to automatically scroll through the entire code library by using the Autosearch feature. To start a Code Autosearch, follow these steps: 1. Manually turn on the device to be controlled (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.). 2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 3. Release the SETUP key. 4. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to enter (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 6. For AUX1 or AUX2, press and release the AUX device key. Select the desired device key to be programmed under AUX (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). 7. The LCD touchscreen shows the Code Setup Screen. Press and release the LCD SEARCH key. 8. The LCD touchscreen shows the Search Setup Screen. Press the ONOFF key on the rubber keypad just once. If you do not press any other keys, the Autosearch feature automatically starts in six seconds.

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9. The Autosearch sends the next code in the list every three seconds. Note: The Autosearch can take a significant amount of time, since there are many codes in the list. 10. To speed up the Autosearch, you can manually override the process and temporarily speed it up by pressing the normal search keys (CH+, CH-, ONOFF, PLAY, LCD UP, and LCD DOWN keys) in both forward and reverse directions. 11. If your device responds to the command, and the RCU 900 sends the next code before you have a chance to press the LCD OK key, you can backtrack through the code library by pressing CH- or the DOWN ARROW. You can change the direction to forward once again by pressing the ON/OFF, CH+, LCD UP ARROW, or PLAY keys. 12. Once the device to be controlled responds to the commands, press and release the LCD OK key to install the code. 13. The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. The Code Search entry is now complete. 14. Press CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Code Identification

Code Identification allows you to find out what codes are programmed in the remote under a given mode (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.). To find out the currently programmed code, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP key. 3. Press and release the LCD CODE key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 4. The touchscreen now shows Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose code you want to identify (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Code Setup Screen. Press and release the SETUP key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 6. The touchscreen now shows the Code ID Setup Screen (initially blank except for LCD SETUP, INFO and CODE keys). The touchscreen then shows the code, using the LCD digits. The digits in the three-digit code are shown in sequence for

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Code Identification (continued)
one second each, followed by a 0.5 second gap where no digits are shown. The LED indicator light blinks once for each digit display. The sequence is completed once and then the touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. 7. The Code Identification process is now complete. You can write this Code ID in the Code ID Chart for easy reference.
Code Identification Chart
Enter your codes here for easy reference:
TV CODE AUX 1 device: AUDIO

Tuner Tape AMP

VCR CODE

AUX 2 device: CD CODE

SAT/CBL CODE

DVD CODE

Key Label Options
With the RCU900, you have the ability to customize individual keys and key label segments to meet your needs. It is recommended that the Key Label Options feature only be used after you have finished programming all your devices. This feature lets you select preset key options to be shown on the touchscreen. You can change any LCD panel key except the SCREEN, LEARN and MACRO keys. Any one of the available label options can be chosen for each key. You can also choose to show only the key frame or hide the key completely. To choose preset key label options for LCD keys, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP key. 3. Press and release the LCD SCREEN key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

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4. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the device whose keys you want to customize (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Key Label Screen. This screen shows the current screen labels for the device you have chosen (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LCD SETUP and SCREEN labels are also shown. 6. Press any of the LCD panel keys within the current mode to select the individual key label desired. Use the SCREEN key to switch back and forth between the two screens for that mode.
Note: The LCD SLEEP, MACRO and LEARN keys are displayed but cannot be edited as part of the Key Label Options routine.
7. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.
Note: If, at any time during Key Label editing, you wish to reset the current device keys to their default settings, press and hold the current device key for three seconds. When you reset any device key to its original power-on default setting, it will automatically be saved at that setting. Resetting device keys will not affect your program codes or any Learned commands.
8. To save your new label selections for the current mode, press another device key or the SETUP key. If you press another device key, the current mode screens are saved and the touchscreen shows the screen for the new mode chosen. For example, if you have been customizing keys for the TV Mode, pressing the VCR key on the rubber keypad results in saving the TV key labels and placing the unit in the VCR Mode. If the SETUP key is pressed, you exit the Key Label Options process and the touchscreen returns to Main Setup Screen. 9. The relabeling of keys is now complete. 10. Press CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

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Learned Key Reference Pages
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot learn any commands under the LEARN, MACRO, SCREEN, SETUP or any device key. Device:

Device:

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Learn Commands

Learning Tips

Before transferring commands from your original remote to the RCU900, check out these useful tips on Learning. 1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the RCU900 and the original remote. 2. It is recommended that a Master Clear be done before attempting any Learning. This clears all Learned commands for all device modes. (See section on Master Clear). 3. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU900 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RCU900 Learning sensor, located at the bottom of the remote. 4 The remotes should be positioned two to three inches apart. 5. To ensure that your units are compatible and to increase your familiarity with the unit, you may wish to experiment by learning two or three keys initially. Then, carry out a Master Clear before learning all the desired functions from your original remote. 6. Incandescent or low-energy light can cause interference with the IR transmissions. When using the Learning function, keep the remotes at least three feet away from such light sources. 7. When learning a key, do not release the key on your original remote until the LED indicator light remains on, which takes 2-3 seconds. 8. No commands may be learned under the LCD LEARN, MACRO, SCREEN or SETUP keys or the device keys on the rubber keypad (such as TV, VCR, DVD, SAT/CBL, or AUDIO keys). 9. If there is a problem with the Learning process, the LED indicator light flashes for two seconds but still remains in Learning Mode. 10. All Learned keys are saved automatically.

Code Learning

Codes from the Code List include basic functionality for each device they control. Once you have programmed in the library code for your specific device, you can customize the RCU900 touchscreen to include certain functions from your original remote that were not embedded in the preset code. Your RCU900 has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remotes under the mode of your choice. The RCU900 can store up to 40 key commands for each original remote. Only one original remote can be stored under any one mode (i.e., the RCU900 can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc.). Once you have set your Key Label Options and have taught your RCU900 any additional commands from the original remotes, use the chart on the previous page to enter your customized options for each mode.

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Now youre ready to have your RCU900 learn the commands from your existing remotes. All Learned keys are saved automatically. Remember, only one original remote can be stored under any one mode. The RCU900 can learn the commands for one TV remote, one VCR remote, one DVD remote, etc. 1. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU900 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RCU900 Learning sensor, located at the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be positioned two to three inches apart. 2. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 3. Release the SETUP key. 4. Press and release the LCD LEARN key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad that corresponds to the remote you want the RCU900 to learn (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 6. The touchscreen now shows the Learn Setup Screen 1, which displays the current screen keys for the mode you have chosen. The LCD SETUP MACRO and LEARN keys are also shown. 7. Press and release the key on the RCU900 to be taught. (Remember: You can switch between the screens displayed by pressing the LCD SCREEN key.) The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of each keypress. 8. Now, press and hold the key on the original remote until the LED indicator blinks once and the touchscreen shows Learn Setup Screen 2. This process takes 2-3 seconds to complete. 9. To learn another key, press and release the LCD LEARN key and repeat from Step 7. 10. If a problem occurs with the Learning process, the LED indicator light flashes for two seconds and you hear three beeps, but the unit remains in the Learn routine with Learn Setup Screen 1 displayed. Repeat from Step 6.

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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 when pressed if keypress beep is turned on.
Clear All Stored Learned Commands Under a Mode
If you want to clear all of the Learning commands under one mode, such as TV, VCR or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP key. 3. Press and release the LCD LEARN key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 4. The touchscreen now shows the Device Setup Screen. Press and release the device key on the rubber keypad for the mode commands you want the RCU900 to clear (TV, VCR, SAT/CBL, etc.). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 5. The touchscreen now shows the Learn Setup Screen 1. Press and hold the SETUP key until the Main Setup Screen is displayed. All Learned commands that were previously stored under that mode are now cleared. 6. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Master Clear

Clearing all stored Learned commands is recommended before first-time Learning. To clear all Learned commands, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP key. 3. Press and hold the LCD LEARN key until the Main Setup Screen is displayed. This process takes approximately 5 seconds.

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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 RCU900s Smart Macro feature allows you to execute a sequence of commands with one keypress. A Smart Macro learns any sequence of original remote commands. A total of 20 Learned commands can be stored under each of the nine available LCD MACRO keys. The sequence of commands you want a Smart Macro to execute must be programmed in correct sequential order. Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform can be stored as a Smart Macro and reduced to a single keypress. You cannot program a Macro within a Macro.

Program a Smart Macro

Example of Programming a Macro
1. Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3. 2. Turn on the satellite receiver and set it to channel 57. 3. Turn on the VCR. 4. Now youre ready to record your favorite satellite program with just a press of a button. To program a Smart Macro, follow these steps: 1. Gather all your original remotes that contain functions you would like to add to a Smart Macro. 2. Place the first original remote in the Learning position. Point the top of the original remote at the base of the RCU900 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the RCU900 Learning sensor, located at the bottom of the remote. The remotes should be positioned two to three inches apart. 3. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 4. Release the SETUP key. 5. Press and release the LCD MACRO key. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 6. The touchscreen now shows the Macro Setup Screen 1. Press and release the digit key under which you want to store the Smart Macro (from 1-9). The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress. 7. The touchscreen now shows the Macro Setup Screen 2. Press and release the LCD LEARN KEY?. The LED indicator light blinks once to indicate acceptance of the keypress.

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Program a Smart Macro (continued)
8. Macro Setup Screen 3 now appears on the touchscreen. Press and hold the key on the original remote until the LED indicator light on the RCU900 blinks once. This process takes 2-3 seconds to complete. 9. The touchscreen now shows Macro Setup Screen 4. Release the original remote key. 10. Program additional commands in the order you want them to be stored in the Smart Macro. To add commands to the Smart Macro, repeat numbers 7 and 8 above, using original remotes to program.
Note: It may be necessary to add
a delay in between the Macro commands to allow your TV warm-up time. The default delay between each Macro command is 0.5 seconds. Delays can be added by pressing and releasing the SETUP key during the Macro Learn sequence. The Digit Select Screen is shown. Press and release a digit key (1-9) to indicate the delay time required (1=1 second; 2=2 seconds; 3=3 seconds, etc.). The maximum delay is 9 seconds. Pressing the CLEAR key will give the default delay of 0.5 seconds. Any delay added to the Macro sequence is counted as one keystroke of the possible 20 keystrokes for a Smart Macro. 11. Continue to repeat this procedure for other keys to be stored. You can store up to 20 Learned commands under one Smart Macro.
Note: If a problem occurs with the

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Keypress Beep Feature (continued)
4. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode. 5. The Keypress Beep feature is now turned on or off, depending on the previous state it was in.
LCD Touchscreen Display Time
You can choose the length of time the touchscreen remains on after the last keypress. The power-on default is 30 seconds from the last keypress. Setting the LCD Touchscreen Display Time also changes the length of time the Backlight stays on, if activated. To change the LCD Touchscreen Display Time, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SETUP key on the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP key. 3. Press and release the SETUP key again. The LED indicator light blinks to acknowledge the keypress and the Digit Setup Screen is shown. 4. Press and release a digit key (1-9) to indicate the length of time you wish the touchscreen to remain on. (The RCU900 can only accept the following options: 1=10 seconds; 2=20 seconds; 3=30 seconds, etc.) Ninety seconds is the longest length of time allowable. The LED indicator blinks once to acknowledge the keypress. 5. Press and release the LCD ENTER key to save the setting. The touchscreen returns to the Main Setup Screen. 6. The LCD Touchscreen Display Time setting is now complete. 7. Press LCD CLEAR on the Main Setup Screen to exit Setup Mode.

Backlighting

Backlight illumination is only activated when you press the LIGHT key on the rubber keypad. Pressing the LIGHT key will also activate the LCD touchscreen display. After you press the LIGHT key, the backlighting remains on for 30 seconds, (or however long the LCD Touchscreen Display Time is set to), if no other commands are given. If a command is entered after the LIGHT key has been pressed, the Backlight illumination continues for a further 30 seconds after the command is completed. Once the Backlight time has run out, the Backlight does not re-activate until the LIGHT key is pressed again. If the Backlight illumination is on, and the LIGHT key is pressed again, the Backlight turns off.

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Master Reset
A Master Reset returns all the RCU900 defaults back to the original factory settings. The Master Reset clears all customerprogrammed 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 the rubber keypad until the LED indicator light remains on and the touchscreen shows the Main Setup Screen. This process takes approximately 2-3 seconds. 2. Release the SETUP key. 3. Press and hold the SETUP key again for approximately 5 seconds until the LED indicator light turns off. 4. The default reset is now complete and the remote is in normal TV Mode (screen is blank).

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM The touchscreen does not show anything when you touch it or when you press the SETUP or LIGHT keys. SOLUTION A) Replace the batteries with four new AA alkaline batteries. B) Check to make sure batteries are properly installed.
The remote does not operate your A) Try all code programming audio or video devices. procedures with all the codes from the appropriate part of the Code List. B) Make sure the remote is in the correct mode for the device you are attempting to control (TV,VCR,DVD, etc.). You have problems programming a TV/VCR combination unit. A) Try the VCR code for your brand. Some combination units, however, may require both a TV and a VCR code for full operation. To do this, program the TV code under the TV key and the VCR under the VCR key. A) As a safety feature on your remote, you must press the REC key on the rubber keypad twice. A) If the original remote requires the ENTER key to be pressed after a channel is selected, press the LCD ENTER key on the RCU900 to select the channel. A) Try using the LCD MENU, GUIDE, or ENTER key to make the selection. A) Replace batteries in the RCU 900 and the remote from which you are trying to learn. B) The distance between the remotes should be approximately two to three inches. C) Do not conduct the Learning process near an incandescent lamp. D) Memory capacity is full (20 Learned commands for each of nine modes). E) Original remote might not be compatible with Learning procedure.
Your VCR is not recording.
You have trouble changing the channels on your TV.
The LCD OK key is not responding.
The Learning or Smart Macro processes cannot be completed successfully.

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Code List

Televisions

Abex.185 Acme.021 ,050 ADA.013 ADC.006 ,002 Admiral.001 ,173 Adventura.174 Aiko.058 Aiwa.195, 196 Alleron.046 Amark.020 Amtron.053 Akai.002 Amstrad.189 Anam National.003, 025, 042, 053, 193 AOC.004 ,005 ,007 ,009 ,014 , 132 ,156 ,175 Archer.020 Audiovox.053 Bang & Olufsen.190 Belcor.004 Bell & Howell.000, 001 ,049 Bradford.053 Broksonic.136, 147 Brokwood.004 Candle.004 ,008, 009, 174 Capehart.175 Celebrity.002 Centurion.009 Cetronic.042 Citizen.001, 004, 008, 009, 042, 053, 058 ,105, 109, 177 Clairtone.014 Classic.042 Colortyme.004, 009, 010 Concerto.004, 009 Concierge.121 Contec/Cony.012, 013, 014, 042, 053 Craig.042, 053 Crown.042, 053 Curtis Mathes.000, 001, 004, 009, 015, 031, 049, 105, 109 CXC.042, 053 Daewoo.004, 005, 009, 017, 018, 019, 042, 058,.082,083, 085, 097, 100, 126, 127, 130, 138 Daytron.004, 009 Dimensia.000, 031 Dumont.004, 121 Dynasty.042 Elektra.001 Electroband.002, 014 Electrohome.003, 004, 009, 022, 133 Emerson.004, 009, 014, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027,030, 032. 033, 034, 035, 36, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041,042,. 043, 045, 046, 049, 053, 116, 135, 147, 177, 179 Envision.004, 009 Fisher.013, 049, 050, 180, 209 Fujitsu.046, 197 Funai.042, 053, 046 Futuretec.042, 053 GE.000, 003, 004, 009, 022, 031, 044, 052, 054,.055, 087, 092, 103, 107, 125, 164, 181 Gibralter.004, 121 Goldstar.004, 005, 009, 056, 057, 133, 155, 156, 172 Grundy.046, 053 Hallmark.004, 009 Harvard.053 Hitachi.001, 004, 009, 013, 059, 060, 061, 088, 091, 137,.139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 179, 210 IMA.053 Infinity.062 Inteq.121 Janeil.174 JBL.062 JCB.002 JC Penny.000, 004, 005, 008, 009, 022, 031, 052, 054,. 055, 063, 087, 105, 107, 109, 172, 181 Jensen.004, 009 JVC.013, 054, 055, 060, 065, 067, 089 Kawasho.002, 004, 009 Kaypani.175 KEC.042 Kenwood.004, 009, 133 Kloss Novabeam.068, 069, 174 Konka.016, 047, 066, 157, 158, 176 KTV.014, 021, 042, 053, 070, 116, 177 Lodgenet.000, 001 Loewe.062, 211 Logik.000, 001 Luxman.004, 009 LXI.000, 004, 009, 031, 049, 062, 107, 109, 181 Magnavox.004, 008, 009, 062, 068, 069, 074,.075, 076, 077, 089, 133, 163, 165

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Sampo.192 SEG.203 Sharp.172 Sherwood.200 Shinco.205 Sony.174 Teac.179, 214 Theta Digital.179, 214 Toshiba.173, 211 Wharfedale.217 Yamaha.175, 195 Yamakawa.213 Zenith.171, 180, 212

Satellite Receivers

Amplica.115 Channel Master.117, 118, 119 Chapparal.100, 101, 120 Cheyenne.101 Drake.102, 114, 127 Dish Network.128, 129, 130, 153, 168, 187, 188, 194 DX Antenna.108, 122 Echosphere.168 Echostar.128, 129, 130, 153, 168, 187, 194 Expressvu.153, 168, 187, 194 Fujitsu.131, 132 GE.176, 162 General Instruments.104, 105, 106, 133, 180, 182, 183, 184, 185 DSS Hitachi.172, 181 DSS Hughes Satellite.169, 170, 172, 173, 178 Janeil.136 Jerrold.137 JVC.188 Kenwood.138 Luxor.139 DSS Magnavox.116, 152, 179 Macom State.140 Norstat.141, 142 Pace.154, 155, 186 DSS Panasonic.126, 166 Primestar.167, 180 Philips.116, 152, 179 Philips/Magnavox.116, 152, 179 Pioneer.124 Proscan.162, 176 DSS RCA.176, 189, 192, 193 Realistic.107, 143 Samsung.134 Scientific Atlanta.147 Aharp.144 Aierra I, II, III.101 DSS Sony.125, 163 Starchoice.167, 180 Star Sight.173 Star Trak.148 STS.108, 109, 110, 111 Super Guide.149 Thomson.154 Toshiba.112 Toshiba DSS.164, 165, 171 Uniden.113, 151 DSS Uniden.173 Video Cipher II.114 Zenith.102, 103, 114, 127, 155, 174, 175, 186

Cable Boxes

ABC.001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Allegro.064, 065 Americast.067 Antronix.008, 009 Archer.008, 009, 010, 011 AT&T.051 Cabletenna.008 Cableview.008 Century.011 Citizen.011 Colour Voice.012, 013 Comtronics.014, 015 Contec/Cony.016 Eastern.017 Garrard.011 GC Electronics.009 Gemini.018, 019 GE.089 General Instrument.003, 049, 051, 053, 054, 058, 068, 069, 070, 071 Hamlin.020, 021, 022 Hitachi.003 Hytex.002 Jasco.011 Jerrold.001, 003, 004, 005, 007, 018, 024, 049, 050, 051, 066, 068, 069

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Cable Boxes (continued) Magnavox.025 Memorex.026 Movie Time.002, 027 NSC.002, 027 OAK.002, 016, 029 Pace.072 Panasonic.000, 048 Paragon.026 Philips.011, 012, 013, 019, 025, 030, 031, 032 Philips/Magnavox.045, 074 Pioneer.033, 034, 038 Pulsar.026 Radio Shack.045, 065, 074 RCA.000, 047 Realistic.009 Regal.022 Regency.017 Rembrandt.003 Runco.026 Samsung.014, 034 Scientific Atlanta.006, 036, 037, 038 Signal.014, 018 Signature.003 SL Marx.014 Sprucer.000 Standard Components.039 Starcom.001, 007, 018 Stargate.014, 018 Star Sight.060 Star Sight Cable Service.047 Starquest.018 Star Trak.056 Tandy.040 Teleview.014 Telewest.072 Texscan.039 Tocom.004, 041, 053 Toshiba.026 Tusa.018 TV86.027 Unika.008, 009, 011 United Artists.002 United Cable.001 Universal.008, 009, 010, 011, 042 Videoway.044 Viewstar.015, 025, 027, 040 Video Tech.090 Zenith.026, 028, 043, 057, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064, 065, 067, 073