RCA RCU300

2
VOL
CHAN
213
546
8
79
0
INPUT
ENTER
REW
FF
STOP
PLAY
REC
MUTE
PREV CH
PAUSE
ON
•
OFF
CODE
SEARCH
MENU
SAT • CBL• DTC VCR•DVD TV
-
( )
Indicator light
Component keys.
(
TV, VCR•DVD,
SAT•CBL•DTC)
CHAN and VOL
keys have dual
functions. They act
as navigation keys
(up, down, left,
and right) in
menu systems.
Dedicated MENU
key for DVD
disc menus, some
TVs and satellite
receivers.
Table of Contents
Product Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Installation and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Program for TV—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Program for DVD or VCR—Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . .6
Program for Satellite, Cable Box or Digital TV Converter—
Direct Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Code Search Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Manual Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Automatic Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Code Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Accessing a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Exiting a Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Limited 90-Day Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BACKLIGHT key—
Turns backlighting
on/off. (select
models only)
Actual model may vary from picture shown
INPUT(-) key has
several functions,
including accessing
digital channels
directly (like 59.1)

RCA RCU300 Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	RCU300
Type	Universal Remote Control
Number of Devices Controlled	3
Battery Type	AAA
Power Source	Battery
Programming Method	Manual Code Entry
Compatibility	TV, DVD, VCR

Summary

Key Descriptions

Battery Installation and Information

Instructions for installing AAA batteries into the remote control.

Other Keys

Details the functions of various keys including number, input, channel, menu, and volume controls.

Program for TV-Direct Entry Method

Program for DVD or VCR-Direct Entry Method

Program for Satellite, Cable Box or Digital TV Converter-Direct Entry Method

Code Search Methods

Manual Code Search

Step-by-step guide to manually search for component codes.

Auto Code Search

Procedure for automatically searching for component codes.

Code Retrieval

Using On-screen Menus

Accessing a Menu System

Steps to activate menu mode on the remote for component control.

Highlighting and Selecting Menu Items

Explains using keys to navigate and select options within on-screen menus.

Exiting a Menu System

How to exit menu mode and return the remote to normal operation.

Troubleshooting

Remote Cant Be Programmed

Addresses issues preventing the remote from being programmed for a component.

Indicator Light Not Lighting

Explains why the remote's indicator light might not illuminate.

Remote Does Not Operate Component

Solutions for when the remote fails to control the intended component.

Improper Command Performance

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect remote command execution.

VCR Wont Record

Guidance on troubleshooting VCR recording failures with the remote.

Channel Change Failure

Solutions for when the remote fails to change channels on a component.

Menu Not Appearing On Screen

Explains why a component's menu might not show on the TV screen.

90-Day Limited Warranty

Battery Precautions

Care and Maintenance