khahn86351's Full Review: RCA RCU300 Remote Control
The purpose of the RCA Universal Remote is to replace 3 remotes with 1. With this universal remote, you can use control your TV, VCR and Cable Box. We purchased this remote from Wal-Mart for around $10 about 2 years ago and we use it almost daily in our bedroom. We had a Time Warner Cable Box, Magnavox TV and a Fisher VCR. We were able to control all three with the RCA Universal Remote, eliminating 3 remotes on our nightstand.
Also, some TV/VCR combination units can be controlled by this remote. If the TV code and the VCR code are the same, the remote can be programmed. Not all universal remotes have this option.
There is a small “Code Search” button on the top of the remote that will scan the entire code library to find the right code for the Cable Box, TV and VCR. You can use this button if you’ve lost the manual with the code list or if a code is not working with a particular device.
Press and hold CODE SEARCH until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. Press the device button you want to program. The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink once. Then hit the OFF/ON button UNTIL the device turns off. (You may have to press the button up to 200 before it works.) When the device turns off, press the ENTER button.
If this way does not program the device you’ve selected, you need to program the remote manually. (See Below)
Code Saver
This feature holds and saves your codes when changing batteries. This is very convenient so that you don’t have to reprogram your remote when the batteries run low.
Transmit/Low Battery Warning Light
There is a light that indicates when the remote is communicating with a device and it blinks to inform you when it’s time to change the batteries! (I change batteries about every 8 – 12 months)
Device Buttons
These buttons determine whether you are controlling your Cable Box, TV or VCR. You press the device button you want to use, and then hit the OFF/ON button to turn it on.
If you want to change the cable channels, you would push the “Cable” button first, then the up or down buttons to change the channel. Same if you want to watch local stations on your TV, you’d push the “TV” button first, then enter the channel you want to watch. And if you watch a VCR tape, push the “VCR” button first to control the VCR, then PLAY.
Channel & Sound
These buttons control the volume, channel changing, and previous channel option and mute feature.
Number Buttons
These buttons, 0-9, allow you to manually enter channel numbers for the Cable Box, TV or VCR. These are also the buttons you use to enter your “codes” to program the remote to your devices.
VCR Buttons
These 6 buttons control your VCR. Options include Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Pause and Record.
Setting up the RCA Universal Remote for the first time is SIMPLE. After placing 2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment, press the button of the device you want to program. If the device turns on, you will not need to program the remote for that device. Some devices may already be pre-programmed.
If you need to manually program the remote, they provide a list of codes for Cable Boxes, TV’s and VCR’s by the manufacturer.
PROGRAM: Manually turn on the device you want to program. Press and hold the CODE SEARCH button until the INDICATOR LIGHT lights, then release the CODE SEARCH button. Press and release the “DEVICE YOU WANT TO PROGRAM” button. The INDICATOR LIGHT will blink, then remain lit. Find the 3-digit code for your device, listed in the manual provided, and enter it using the NUMBER BUTTONS. After you code in entered the INDICATOR LIGHT will turn off. Point the remote at the device and press the OFF/ON button. The device should turn off.
There were several reasons I decided upon this remote when I made the initial purchase. First, the price was VERY reasonable. Next, I felt very comfortable purchasing the brand name RCA. Also, the list of brand names the remote is compatible with is quite large. There isn’t one device I own in my house it isn’t compatible with!
And lastly the shape, size and design . . .
This remote is very lightweight, sleek and attractive to the eye. It fits perfectly into my small hand, yet the buttons are large enough for my husband’s bigger hands. We were concerned with the button and remote size since it was being purchased for our bedroom. We wanted a remote that would be easy to operate if the lights were off.
I’m very satisfied with my purchase and would MOST DEFINITELY purchase the RCA Universal Remote again if I needed another “universal” remote.
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