RCA Color TV
(160-2083/2085) Remote Control Operation Faxback Doc. # 39240
Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries.
The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a
straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when
operating the remote control, you must point it directly at the front of
the TV without objects between that can block the infrared light beam.
Installing/Replacing Batteries
1. Turn the remote control face down.
2. Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off.
3. Install four "AAA" batteries in the battery compartment. Make sure you
insert the negative (-) end of each battery first.
4. Replace the cover and turn remote over - face up.
Notes:
Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-
down. This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and
discharge the batteries.
Replace the batteries when the TV fails to respond to the remote control.
If you programmed your remote to control other components, you may have to
reprogram the code numbers when you change the batteries. Try not to press
any buttons while changing batteries.
Your remote control is designed to be very rugged and will withstand a
considerable drop. If it receives an extreme blow, the case is designed
to slightly separate at the seam rather than fracture. If this happens,
simply squeeze the case where it separated until it snaps back together.
The operation of the remote will probably not be affected.
Basic Operation Theory
Step 1
First compress one of these five component buttons to tell remote which
component you want to control. You can program each of these buttons to
control most brands of equipment.*
*The TV button automatically controls your TV - no additional programming
is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons to control
other brands of VCRS are located near the end of this document.
Step 2
Then press ON/OFF button to turn on that component.
Note: The TV and some other components will automatically turn on when
you press the component button in step 1. Press this button to turn
the component off.
Step 3
These function buttons can now be used to control the basic functions of
the component you selected in step 1. To control a different component,
first press its component button (VCR1, VCR2, CABLE, AUDIO, or TV), and
then press the desired function button.
Note: Not all components have functions that can be controlled by these
buttons, but you can experiment with your particular models to
discover exactly which buttons will control it.
Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The
rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs, cable-TV boxes, a DSS
Receiver, and audio equipment.
TV Button - Turns on TV and puts remote in "TV Mode" so that the other
remote buttons will control the TV.
Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the
TV screen.
Important Note: Some buttons on the remote control will not
control the TV unless the remote is in the
"TV Mode". If another component button (such
as VCR2) is pressed, the remote will go into
the "VCR Mode" and will control a compatible
VCR. To get back into the "TV Mode", simply
press the button labeled TV. The remote will
go back into the "TV Mode" and will control
the TV again.
CHANNEL Buttons - Press CHANNEL up to select the next higher channel in
channel memory. Press CHANNEL down to select the next
lower channel in channel memory. You can add or erase
channels in memory as desired.
VOLUME Buttons - Press VOLUME up to increase volume. Press VOLUME down to
decrease volume.
MUTE Button - Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without
affecting the picture. This is especially useful during
telephone calls or other interruptions.
When the sound is muted, the word MUTE will be displayed on
the screen.
To restore sound, press MUTE again or press VOLUME up.
PC (Previous Channel) Button - Pressing the PC button causes the TV to
change back to the last tuned channel. This is useful should
you want to monitor two channels.
To operate, select the first channel you wish to watch. Then
select the other channel by pressing two number buttons (for
example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6). The TV will now
change back and forth between two channels each time you press
PC button.
DISPLAY Button - Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number
on the TV screen.
Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen.
CLEAR Button - Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display
messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL.
MENU Button and -/+ Buttons - Press MENU repeatedly until the menu you
want to display is selected, then press + or
-. Next press MENU repeatedly to select the
function you want to adjust and then press +
or - to adjust the setting.
INPUT Button - Lets you quickly view signals from the INPUT jacks. Pressing
this button switches the TV from its current channel
directly to channel 90, then channel 91, then channel 92.
Channel 90 lets you see the signals coming from a device
that is connected to the S-VIDEO connector. Channel 91
accesses INPUT 1 jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2
jacks.
CS (Commercial Skip) Button - Use this button when you want to scan other
channels during a program break.
When a break occurs, press SKIP once before changing
channels. The TV will count down 30 seconds on the
screen and then automatically switch channels back to
the original channel.
Press SKIP twice if you want the TV to count down 60
seconds. Each additional press will add another 30
seconds to the countdown time (up to five minutes) and
then each additional press will add another 60 seconds
to the countdown time (up to 60 minutes).
To cancel, press CLEAR. The countdown clock will
disappear from the screen, and the TV will stay tuned
to the present channel.
Number Buttons (0-9) - These buttons let you directly access any channel
number - even if the channel is not in the channel
memory.
To select a channel, press two numbers (first one,
then the other). For example, press 0 then 6 for
channel 6. Press 1 then 3 for channel 13.
To select a 3-digit cable channel (like 127), press
and hold number button 1 until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two numbers.
Note: Your TV will tune up to channel 128. Check
with your cable company to determine which
channels are available in your area.
POWER - Press POWER to turn off TV.
VIDEO MENU - General Instructions
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and then press + or - to
display the video menu.
2. Repeatedly press MENU to select function, then press + or - to adjust
it.
The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to
increase color or press - to decrease color.
The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more
red tint, or press - to add more green tint.
The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the
picture. Press + to increase contrast, or press - to decrease contrast.
The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the
picture. Press + to increase brightness, or press - to decrease brightness.
The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + to increase
sharpness, or press - to decrease sharpness.
The PICTURE RESET function lets you quickly change all the video functions
back to the factory settings. Press either + or - to reset the video
functions.
The video menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not
press + or - within a few seconds. Via remote control, your TV will
"remember" which function you displayed last - even after the menu has
disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust the same function
again, simply press the + or - button on the remote control. The last
function you adjusted will reappear on the TV screen.
Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels
The channel numbers you select to see signals from components (like a VCR)
that are connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV are called
input channels. Selecting channel 90 lets you see the signal coming from
whatever component is attached to the S-VIDEO connector, channel 91 lets you
see the signal from the INPUT 1 jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the
signal from the INPUT 2 jacks. Your TV is equipped with a custom picture
memory for these input channels. When the TV is tuned to one of these
channels (90, 91, 92), you can change the picture settings for that
component's signal as desired without changing the settings of any other
channel. This is very useful because you'll be able to adjust for the best
picture from each of your components and the TV will remember those
settings automatically the next time you tune that input channel.
AUDIO MENU - General Instructions
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to
display the audio menu.
2. Repeatedly press MENU to select function, then press + or - to adjust
it.
The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase
treble or press - to decrease treble.
The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase
bass, or press - to decrease bass.
The BALANCE function adjusts the left/right balance of sound from the
speakers. When adjusting the BALANCE function, sit in your normal viewing
seat while pressing the + and - buttons until the sound seems to originate
from a point halfway between the speakers. Press + to increase sound from
the right speaker, or press - to increase sound from the left speaker.
The STEREO/SAP function lets you choose either MONO (monaural). STEREO, or
SAP audio (if available) by pressing + or -. When a station is broadcasting
stereo and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, the stereo indicator
(STEREO) will appear on the screen before the channel number. Normally
you can leave the STEREO/SAP function set to STEREO and your TV will then
automatically reproduce either monaural or stereo audio - whichever is
broadcast. Some TV stations that broadcast stereo also broadcast another
sound channel called SAP (Second Audio Program) which is sometimes used to
offer the program in another language. Your TV lets you know when SAP
audio is available by displaying an asterisk (*) on the screen after the
stereo indicator like this (STEREO*). If you want to listen to the SAP
channel when the asterisk appears, change the STEREO/SAP function to its
SAP setting. The SAP setting will only appear in the function when SAP
is available. Your TV will then reproduce the SAP audio until you change
channels or return the STEREO/SAP function back to STEREO.
Note: Some TV stations transmit a "pilot" signal that makes your TV think
it's receiving stereo, even though the broadcast is signal is
monaural. The pilot signal will make the stereo indicator (STEREO)
appear on the screen next to the channel number, however, you will
not be able to hear stereo sound. If this happens, check with the
TV station to inquire whether the program being broadcast is in
true stereo or monaural audio.
The SRS:ON/OFF function lets you add greater depth and dimension to stereo
broadcasts. You can turn this function on and off as desired by pressing
+ or - to change the setting between ON and OFF. You may prefer to leave
this function set to ON. Your TV will then automatically process the
stereo signals whenever a stereo broadcast is received (or whenever a
stereo tape is played through a stereo VCR that is connected to the TV's
audio/video jacks labeled INPUT).
The SRS WIDTH function lets you enhance the perceived audio separation
that occurs when the above SRS function is ON. Pressing + or - changes
the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCE.
The SPEAKERS function lets you turn off the TV's internal speakers by
pressing + or - to change the setting between ON and OFF. You will
probably want to leave the TV's speakers turned on unless you connect an
amplifier (with its own set of speakers) to the appropriate jacks on the
back of the TV.
SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - SRS
Your TV includes a feature called SRS which brings dimensional realism to
both stereo and mono broadcasts.
When the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON and the STEREO/SAP function is
set to STEREO, your TV electronically increases the audio separation of
the speakers so you can perceive a more spacious stereo sound effect. If
a stereo signal is not present, you can set the SRS ON/OFF function to its
SYNTH STEREO setting to synthesize and process the mono signal.
When the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON, you can also change the next
menu item called SRS WIDTH between NORMAL or ENHANCED. When this function
is set to ENHANCED, the perceived audio separation will be greater. Try
both settings and select the one you prefer for your room acoustics.
Note: Some material (audio) will be more affected than others.
SRS allows you to hear multiple sound sources. Audio frequencies are
processed to establish directional cues which gives the impression that
sound is coming from all parts of the room. External speakers are not
required, but the addition of high quality external speakers optimizes
the sound performance of your TV.
Turning on SRS
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select AUDIO MENU, press +, and then
repeatedly press MENU again to select SRS ON/OFF function.
2. Repeatedly press the + button to change the setting between OFF, ON,
and SYNTH STEREO.
If the broadcast you are receiving is stereo audio, select ON. The
STEREO/SAP function must be set to STEREO before you can hear SRS sound
with this setting.
If the broadcast you are receiving is mono audio, select SYNTH STEREO.
If you do not want SRS, select OFF.
3. Press MENU button to select next menu item called SRS WIDTH. Pressing
+ or - will change the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCED. Try both
settings and select the one you prefer.
Note: After turning SRS or synthetic stereo on, you may find it
desirable to readjust the VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE controls to
optimize the sound. The SRS effect, tonal balance, and volume
level will vary from channel to channel depending on the
production qualities of the program material.
Programming Remote to Control a DSS Receiver or Cable Box
The universal remote is preprogrammed to control a DSS Receiver.
If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably
be able to program the TV's remote to control both the TV and the cable
box.
To program the remote, press and hold the DSS/CABLE button, then the two-
digit code number for your brand of cable box. Refer to the chart below
to find the code number for your cable box. Press the POWER button next to
confirm operation.
You may need to try each of the code numbers listed for your brand until
you find the one that works.
After the TV's remote is programmed, you'll be able to turn on the cable
box by pressing DSS/CABLE, then POWER. You can change channels on the cable
box by pressing the CHANNEL buttons whenever the remote is in the "cable"
mode. To put the remote in the "cable" mode, press the DSS/CABLE button.
Press the TV button to put the remote back into the TV mode so the remote
buttons will control the TV again.
1. Refer to the chart below to find the code number that corresponds to the
brand name of your cable box. Keep this number in mind. If more than
one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately until you
find the one that works.
2. Press DSS/CABLE button on remote.
3. Press two number buttons (first one, then the other) to enter the code
number for your brand of cable box. Note: You must press the two
number buttons while pressing the DSS/CABLE button.
4. Point the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button to test
the code number.
If the right number was entered, the cable box should turn on. Pressing
the CHANNEL buttons should then also change channels on the cable box.
If the cable box does not react to the remote (or if the remote turns
on the cable box but does not change channels), repeat steps 1 thru 4
with another code number.
Operating Notes:
After the remote is programmed, it will turn on the cable box whenever you
press DSS/CABLE and then POWER.
To turn off the cable box, press DSS/CABLE, then POWER. To change channels
on the cable box, press DSS/CABLE then CHANNEL up or down.
You may have to reprogram the remote control if you change its batteries.
Try not to press any buttons while changing batteries.
Brand of Cable-TV Box Code Number(s)
Anvision.........................................07,08
Cablestar........................................07,08
Eagle...............................................08
Eastern International...............................02
General Instrument.............04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
Hamlin........................................12,13,34
Hitachi..........................................37,43
Jerrold........................04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
MACOM............................................37,43
Magnavox.................07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
NSC.................................................09
Oak...........................................01,16,38
Oak Sigma...........................................16
Panasonic........................................27,39
Philips..................07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer..........................................18,20
Randtek..........................................07,08
RCA.................................................27
Regal............................................12,13
Regency.............................................02
Scientific Atlanta...............................03,22
Sylvania............................................11
Teknika.............................................06
Texscan..........................................10,11
Tocom............................................17,21
Unika...............................................31
Viewstar.................07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Zenith...........................................14,42
Remote Control Codes for DSS (160-2575)
Use one of the following Codes to set up your remote control to operate
your DSS (160-2575) Digital Satellite System.
Optimus 5100 DS System ....... 074, 052, 653, 657, 296, 754, 067, 238, 370,
554, 580, 792.
Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs
The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV
and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first
press the VCR1 or VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The
buttons shown below will then control the VCR. Selected models of RCA VCRs
have a switch that lets you determine which VCR will be controlled by the
VCR1 button, and which VCR by the VCR2 button. Other models have an
on-screen menu that lets you determine if it will be controlled by VCR1 or
VCR2. Additional information about controlling two RCA VCRs is in the note
on the next page. If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably also
program your remote to control it.
VCR1 and VCR2 Buttons - Press to turn on VCR and put remote in "VCR mode"
so other buttons will control the VCR. Press the
TV button to remote back into "TV mode".
CHANNEL Buttons - Press to select the next higher or lower channel in VCR
channel memory.
DISPLAY Button - Press to bring VCR's displays to TV screen.
CLEAR Button - Used when setting the VCR's clock and programming its timer.
STOP Button - Press to stop whatever VCR is doing: Playing, Recording,
Rewinding, or Fast Forwarding.
RECORD Button - Press to record.
REWIND Button - Press while VCR is stopped to rewind tape. Press while
VCR is playing to search backward.
FF (Fast Forward) Button - Press while VCR is stopped to fast forward tape.
Press while VCR is playing to search forward.
PLAY Button - Press to start playing.
PAUSE Button - Press to pause play or record mode.
ANT Button - Same as VCR or TV/VCR button on front of VCR. Lets you record
one channel with VCR and watch another channel on TV.
MENU PROG (Program) Button - Used when setting the clock and programming
the timer.
Number Buttons - Press two numbers to select channel. Press a "0" before
a single-digit channel number.
POWER Button - Press to turn off VCR.
Notes: The six VCR buttons grouped together (PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, REWIND, FF,
and RECORD) control the VCR even if the remote is in the "TV mode".
The ANT, PROG, CLEAR, and DISPLAY buttons are for RCA VCRs only.
Controlling Other Brands of VCRs
The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV
and up to two compatible VCRs, including most other brands.
To program the remote, just press VCR1 (or VCR2), then ID, then the two-
digit code number for your brand of VCR.
Note About Controlling Two VCRs
- This remote can control two VCRs independently as long as each VCR
operates on a different remote transmitting code.
- Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes.
These VCRs have either a switch labeled VCR1/VCR2 or an on-screen
display title REMOTE VCR1/VCR2. You can then set your new VCR to
respond to the remote's VCR2 button and your older VCR to respond to
the VCR1 button.
- Some older VCRs have a NORM/UNIFIED switch that can also respond to
either the VCR1 or VCR2 button on the remote. Place this switch in the
UNIFIED position for the VCR to respond to the VCR1 button or in the
NORM position for the VCR2 button. In the NORM position, you must
program the VCR2 button to respond to code number 05.
- If neither of your VCRs have switchable code capabilities, you still
may be able to use the VCR1/VCR2 feature to control two VCRs of the
same brand since many older VCRs use remote codes that are different
than newer VCRs. You may want to experiment to see what works with
your particular VCRs.
1. Refer to the chart below to find the code number that corresponds to
the brand name of your VCR. Keep this number in mind. If more than
one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately until you
find the one that works.
2. Press and hold the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button on remote (depending on which
button you want to program for that VCR). You can program each button
to control a different VCR.
3. Press two number buttons (first one, then the other) to enter the code
number for your brand of VCR. Note: You must press the two number
buttons while holding the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button.
4. Point the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button to test the
code number. If nothing happens try pressing VCR1 or VCR2 (whichever
button you are programming).
If the right number was entered the VCR should turn on.
If the VCR does not react to the remote, repeat steps 1 thru 4 with
another code number.
Note: Some older VCRs do not have an POWER switch on their remote controls
and cannot be turned on and off remotely. If you have this type of
VCR, you can test the code number by pressing the CHANNEL button
instead of the POWER button. Make sure the VCR is already turned
on when you test the code number.
Operating Notes:
After the remote is programmed, it will turn on the VCR whenever you press
VCR1 (or VCR2) and then POWER. Some VCRs turn on automatically when
you press VCR1 or VCR2.
You'll be able to control the VCR whenever the remote is in the "VCR
mode". To put the remote in the "VCR mode", press the VCR1 or VCR2
button (depending on which button you programmed). The other VCR buttons
(such as PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, REWIND, FF, and RECORD) will control the
VCR when the remote is in the "VCR mode".
To turn off the VCR, press VCR1 (or VCR2), then ON/OFF.
To change channels on the VCR, press VCR1 (or VCR2), then CHANNEL up or
down.
You may need to reprogram the remote when you change the batteries. Try
not to press any buttons when changing batteries.
VCR Brand Code(s)
Aiwa 15
Akai 03,22,23
Audio Dynamics 14,16
Broksonic 10
Canon 08
Capehart 01
Citizen 09
Craig 12
Curtis Mathes 00,08,15
dbx 14,16
Dimensia 00
Emerson 10,20,34
Fisher 12,18,19
Funai 15
GE 00,07,08,32
Goldstar 09
Hitachi 05,35,36
Instant Replay 08
JC Penney 02,05,08,14,16,30
JVC 02,14,16,30
Kenwood 02,14,16,30
Magnavox 08,29
Marantz 02,14,16,29,30
Marta 09
Memorex 08,12
MGA 04,27
Minolta 05
Mitsubishi 04,27
Montgomery Ward 06
Multitech 07,15,32
NEC 02,14,16,30
Panasonic 08
Pentax 05
Philco 08,29
Philips 08,29
Pioneer 05
ProScan 00
Quasar 08
RCA 00,05,07,28,35,37
Realistic 02,06,08,12,15
Samsung 07,32
Sanyo 02,12
Scott 04,13
Sears 02,05,18,19
Sharp 06,24
Shintom 31
Sony 17,26,38
Sylvania 08,15,29
Symphonic 15
Tashiko 09
Tatung 30
Teac 15,30
Tecnics 08
Toshiba 05,13
Vector Research 14,16
Video Concepts 14,16
Wards 06,25
Yamaha 02,14,16,30
Zenith 11,17
Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment
The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable
of controlling a compatible audio component.
To program the remote just press the AUDIO button, then press the ID button
then enter the two-digit code number for your brand of audio equipment.
1. Refer to the chart below to find the code number that corresponds to
the brand name of your audio equipment. If more than one number is
listed, you may need to try each one separately to find the one that
works.
2. Press the AUDIO button on remote (depending on which button you want
to program).
3. Press two number buttons (first one, then the other) to enter the code
number for your brand of audio equipment.
Note: You must press the two number buttons while holding the AUDIO
button.
4. Point the remote at the audio equipment and press the POWER button to
test the code number.
If the right number was entered, the audio equipment will turn on.
If the audio equipment does not react to the remote, repeat steps 1
thru 4 with another code number.
Operating Notes: After the AUDIO button is programmed, the buttons
described below will operate the basic functions of most
audio equipment. Depending on the age, brand, model, and
type of audio equipment, some models may not be able to
respond to all the function buttons listed below. You
will want to experiment with each button to determine
the exact function for your component.
POWER: Press to turn on component. Press again to turn off. Some
components will turn on automatically when you press this button.
VOLUME: Press to change volume level.
CHANNEL: Press to select the next higher or lower channel in the component's
channel memory.
Number Buttons: Press two numbers to directly select a channel.
PLAY: Press to start component playing.
PAUSE: Press to pause play or record. To release pause, press again.
STOP: Press to stop whatever the component is doing: playing, recording,
rewinding, etc.
REWIND: Press while component is stopped to rewind tape.
FF (Fast Forward): Press while component is stopped to fast forward tape.
RECORD: Press to start recording.
ANT (Antenna): Performs various functions depending on the type of
equipment. Experiment with this button.
Audio Equipment Type of Audio Equipment and Code(s)
AMP AM/FM CD TAPE PHONO AUX
Dimensia 03 07 06 05 04
RCA 24 03 07,43,44 06 05 04,54
(km-07/14/1997)
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