Thank you for choosing the RCA System Link 5

Universal Remote Control. You have selected a fine

product designed to give you years of performance.
Before attempting to use your new remote control,
please review the set-up instructions that follow.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Button Functions &

Component Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Simple Set-Up Instructions.. ................................ .4

Simple Set-Up Instructions.. ................................ .5

Brand Codes
TV.. ...................................................................... .6
VCR.. .................................................................... 7
Cable Box.. .......................................................... .8
Audio Components.. ............................................ .9

Additional Operating Notes

Controlling a Component’s Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling Two VCR’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SystemLinkTM Remote Control model CRCUlOO

replaces infrared remote controls
manufactured after 1984.
B&ton Functions & Component Compatibility, ::‘_‘. ‘[‘, /

The buttons with a 0 beside them in The buttons with a w beside them may
the chart below indicate which func- operate selected models of RCA and
tion can work with which component. GE components only. They will
(Ex. The ON/OFF function can work probably not control other brands, but
with a TV, VCR, Cable Box or Audio
you should experiment with your
Component). The age, brand, model
brand component to determine if these :
and type of component may prevent it
from responding to all the function buttons have any effect. Complete c
buttons. Experiment with each button operating details for these buttons can
to determine the exact function for be found in selected RCA and GE
your component(s). owner’s manuals.

BUTTON DESCRIPTION TV VCR CABLE AUDI(

ON/OFF On or Off 0 0 0 0
VCR1 Operates First VCR 0
VCR2 Operates Second VCR l
AUDIO Operates one audio l
component
CABLE Operates cable box 0
TV Operates television 0
REW Rewind 0 0
FF Fast Forward 0 0
STOP Stops Function 0 0
PLAY Starts Function 0 0
REC* Record Function 0 0
TV/VCR Record one channel 0
while watching another
PROG Program Function n
PAUSE Pauses Function 0 0
DISPLAY Displays on-screen menu n n
CLEAR Clears on-screen display w n
ID Identity 0 0 0 0
PC/ENTR Previous Channel/Enter n
CHAN Channel Up and Down 0 0 0 0
VOL Volume 0 0 0
-and+ Menu n
VIDEO Display Video Functions n
AUDIO Display Audio Functions n
SETUP Display Setup Functions n
MUTE Blocks Volume 0
PIP Picture-in-Picture n
SWAP Swaps PIP n

*The REC button is recessed by design to help prevent accidental recordings. Additionally, certam brands of VCR’s may
require you to press both the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously to start the VCR recording
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InstalhgReplacing Batter& ‘T:- Operating Your Remote

Before attempting to operate your l The remote control produces an

remote control, install the batteries as invisible (infrared) beam that travels
shown below. in a straight line like the beam of a
flashlight. For this reason, when
1. Turn the remote control face down operating the remote control, you
and press on the ribbed area of the must point it directly at the remote
battery cover to slide it off. sensor on the component you want to
control. Objects between the remote
and the sensor can block the infrared
light beam.

l 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.
2. Install four new alkaline “AAA”
batteries in the battery compartment l Your remote control is designed to be
as shown. Match the + end of each very rugged and will withstand a
battery to the + marks in the battery considerable drop. If it receives an
compartment. 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.

3. Replace the cover.

l Replace the batteries when your

components fail to respond to the
remote control. You may have to
reprogram the code numbers when
you change batteries. Do not press
any buttons while changing batteries.
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Simple set-yp Instructlom- \

GETTING STARTED SETTING UP YOUR CODES

1. After the batteries are installed, Set up each component using steps 4-
your next step is to set up the codes 8 below. Repeat the steps for each
for each component you wish to component you intend to operate with
operate. (YOUR COMPONENT WILL the remote control.
NOT OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE
UNTIL ITS CODE IS SET UP.) Press the component button on the
remote that matches the
2. In the space below, write the brands component you want to set up
and codes of each of your remote (TV, VCRl, VCR2, Cable or
controlled components. Audio).

ComDonent Brand Code(s) Press the ID button (The ID

button is located above the No. 3
TV ~ ___
key).
VCR1 :
VCR2
Within three seconds of pressing :.:;
~ ~
the ID button, use the O-9 keypad 5;
1 .

Cable Box to enter the two digit code listed

~ ~
for your brand.
Audio
Component 7. Point the remote at the component
you want to operate and press the
ON/OFF button. If it turns on,
3. Find the codes for each brand on the you are ready to set up your next
charts following these instructions. component. For easy reference,
circle the code in the chart on the
Code Listings left that turned on your
ComDonent m component.
TV 6
VCR 7 8. If the component does not turn on,
Cable Box 8 repeat steps 4-7 with the next
Audio Components 9 code listed for your brand.
Continue repeating until you find
Since there may be more than one code a code that works.
listed for your brand of TV, VCR, Please Note: If none of the codes
Cable Box or Audio Component, note for your device work, try all
all the codes listed. codes starting with 00. Since
some of the brands include
products made by a variety of
manufacturers, the code may be
listed under another brand name.

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MISE EN ROUTE PROGRAMMATION DES CODES
1. Aprks avoir install6 les piles, Programmez chaque code en suivant
programmez les codes pour chaque les Ctapes 4 k 8 ci-dessous. RCpttez
composant que vous dksirez les Ctapes pour chaque composant que
vous dCsirez commander avec la
commander. (LE COMPOSANT NE
tC1Ccommande.
FONCTIONNE AVEC LA
tiLJ?COMMANDE QU’UNE FOIS QUE 4. Appuyez sur le bouton de
SON CODE EST PROGRAMMk.) composant de la tClCcommande
correspondant au composant que
2. Dans l’espace ci-dessous, inscrivez les vous dksirez programmer (TV, VCR
marques et les codes de chacun des 1, VCR 2, Cable ou Audio).
composants command& par la
5. Appuyez sur le bouton ID (au-
t&kommande. dessus de la touche 3).
ComDosant Maraue Code(s) 6. Dans le trois secondes suivant
TklCviseur l’enfoncement du bouton ID, utilisez
les touches 0 g 9 pour entrer le code
MagnCtoscope 1 ~ ~ &deux chiffres correspondant g la
Magnttoscope 2 ~ ~ marque de I’appareil.

CXblodlecteur 7. Pointez la tClCcommande en

direction du composant 5
commander et appuyez sur le bouton
ON/OFF. Si l’appareil s’allume,
vous pouvez programmer le com-
posant suivant. Pour faciliter la ;
3. Trouvez le code de chaque marque rCf&ence encerclez le code dans le 1.
dans les tableaux a la suite de ces tableau 2 gauche qui a permis d’al- ’
instructions. lumer le composant. composant. i

Liste de codes 8. Si le composant ne se met pas en

marche, rCpCtez les &apes 4 & 7
Comwsant m
avec le code suivant pour la marque.
TklCviseur 6
Continuez ainsi jusqu’?i ce que vous
Magnktoscope 7 trouviez un code qui fonctionne.
CgblosClecteur 8
Composants audio 9 Remarque: Si aucun des codes
convient ?Ivotre appareil, essayez
fitant donnC qu’il peut exister plus d’un tous !es codes en commencant par
00. Etant donnC que certaines
code pour la marque de votre tClCviseur,
marques comprennent des produits
magnttoscope, dblostlecteur ou
fabriquks par diffkrents fabricants,
composant audio, notez tous les codes
le code peut figurer sous un autre
Cnum&s. nom de marque.

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4kai ............................................... 02 NAD .......................................... 18,23
Anam National ................................ 38 NEC ............................ 11,14,19,27,38
AOC ..................................... 11,19,27 Panasonic.. ............................ 12,13,38
Candle.. ................................. 11,27,33 Philco ........................ 06,07,10,(more)
Citizen ............................. 11,27,33,64 ............ 11,13,16,19,27,33,35,37,38,43
Colortyme.. ................................ 11.27 Philips ....................... 06,07,10,(more)
Concerto .................................... 11,27 ...................... 11,13,16,33,35,37,38,43
Contec, Cony ............... 36,37,40,42,64 Pioneer.. ........................... 11,27,45,62
Craig .............................................. 64 Portland ................................ 11,19,27
Curtis Mathes................... 00,11,15,27 ProScan ..................................... 00,46
CXC.. ............................................. 64 Proton.. ................................. 11,27,37
Daewoo ................................. 11,19,27 Quasar ....................................... 12,38
Daytron.. .................................... 11,27 Radio Shack .______ 00,21,25,36,37,59,64
Electrohome.. .......... 06,11,14,27,38,61 RCA.. ........ 00,06,11,19,27,34,38,44,46
Emerson.. .......... 11,26,27,28,29,(more) Realistic.. ....................................... 21
...................... 30,31,32,37,42,53,64,65 Sampo.. ...................................... 11,27
Envision .................................... 11,27 Samsung ........ 06,11,14,15,19,27,36,37
Fisher ............................... 17,21,39,41 Sanyo.. .................... 17,21,39,56,57,58
Funai ......................................... 21,64 Scott.. ............................... 11,28,37,64
GE.. ................... .00,08,09,11,12,27,38 Sears.. ............... 00,06,11,14,17,(more)
Goldstar.. ....... 03,04,06,11,19,27,37,50 ...................... 18,21,23,27,39,40,41,51
Hallmark.. .................................. 11,27 Sharp ........ 11,20,25,27,37,52,53,59,60
Hitachi.. ........ .09,11,27,36,37,40,47,63 Sony.. ............................................. 02
Infinity.. ......................................... 13 Soundesign ............................ 11,27,33
JBL ................................................ 13 Sylvania.. .................... 06,07,10(more)
Jensen.. ...................................... 11,27 ...................... 11,13,16,27,33,35,43,49
JCPenney ..................... 00,08,11,19,27 Symphonic.. .................................... 64
JVC.. ................. .12,24,36,37,40,48,51 Tatung.. .......................................... 38
Kawasho ............................... 02,11,27 Technics. ........................................ 12
Kenwood .......................... 06,11,14,27 Techwood.. ................................ 11,27
Kloss Novabeam ........................ 35,43 Tecknika ............. 11,19,27,33,36,37,40
Loewe ............................................ 13 TMK .......................................... 11,27
Luxman ...................................... 11,27 Toshiba.. ............................... 18,21,23
LXI. ............................. 13,18,21,23,54 Universal ................................... 08,09
Magnavox .................. 06,07,10,(more) Victor ............................................. 51
......................... .11,13,16,27,33,35,43 Vidtech.. .................................... 19,27
Marantz ................................. 11,13,27 Wards.. ............. 00,05,06,07,08,(more)
MGA.. ...... .06,11,14,19,22,27,41,56,61 ........ 09,10,11,13,19,25,27,28,35,43,59
Mitsubishi .................. 06,11,14,(more) Yamaha.. .......................... 06,14,19,27
.......................... 19,22,27,41,55,56,61 Zenith ............................................. 01
MTC.. ................................... 11,19,27

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 Aiwa.. ............................................ 15 MTC .......................................... 07,15
Akai.. ............................... 03,17,22,23 Multitech .......................... 07,15,31,3i
Audio Dynamics ........................ 14,16 NEC.. ............................... 02,14,16,3C
Broksonic.. ..................................... 10 Panasonic.. ..................................... 08
Candle.. ............................... ,07,09,13 Pentax ....................................... 05,35
Canon ........................................... .08 Philco.. ...................................... 08,2S
Capehart.. ...................................... .Ol Philips ....................................... 08,29
Citizen.. ................................ 07,09,13 Pioneer . ..05,16,33(Lase r Disc Player)
Colortyme ..................................... .14 ProScan.. ....................................... .OU
Craig.. ....................................... 07,12 Quartz.. .......................................... 02
Curtis Mathes .............. 00,07,08,14,15 Q uasar ............................................ 08
Daewoo.. ....................................... ,13 RCA.. ................. 00,05,07,08,28,35,37
dbx.. .......................................... 14,16 Radio Shack/Realistic.. . ..02,06,(more)
Dimensia.. ...................................... 00 ......................... .08,09,12,15,19,27,43
Dynatech.. ...................................... 15 Samsung.. .................... 07,13,22,32,42
Electrohome.................................. .27 Sansui.. ......................................... .16
Emerson.. .............. 08,09,10,13,(more) Sanyo ........................................ 02,12
......................... .15,20,23,27,34,41,42 Scott.. ................................... 04,13,41
Fisher .......................... 02,12,18,19,43 Sears.. ...... .02,05,09,12,15,18,19,35,43
Funai.. ........................................... .15 Sharp ............................... 06,24,27,39
GE.. ................................. 00,07,08,32 Shintom.. ............................. .17,26,31
Goldstar.. ................................... 09,14 Sony.. ................................... 17,26,38
Harmon Kardon.. ............................ 14 Sylvania.. .............................. 08,15,29
Hitachi.. .......................... .05,15,35,36 Symphonic ..................................... 15
Instant Replay ................................ 08 Tandy.. ...................................... 02,15
JCL.. .............................................. 08 Tashiko ......................................... .09
JCPenney.. .... .02,05,07,08,14,16,30,35 Tatung.. .......................................... 30
JVC.. ............................... .02,14,16,30 Teat .......................................... 15,30
Kenwood.. ........................ 02,14,16,30 Technics.. ...................................... .08
Lloyd ............................................. 15 Teknika.. .......................... 08,09,15,21
Logik.. .......................................... .31 Toshiba.. ............................... 05,13,19
Magnavox.. ................................ OS,29 Totevision ................................. 07,09
Marantz ................. .02,08,14,16,29,30 Unitech .......................................... 07
Marta ............................................. 09 Vector Research.. ...................... .14,16
MEI ............................................... 08 Victor ............................................ 16
Memorex.. ....................... .08,09,12,15 Video Concepts. ......................... 14,16
MGA.. ....................................... 04,27 Videosonic ..................................... 07
Midland.. ....................................... .32 Wards ................... 05,06,07,08,(more)
Minolta.. .................................... 05,35 .................... .09,12,13,15,25,27,31,35
Mitsubishi ................... 04,05,27,35,40 Yamaha.. .......................... 02,14,16,30
Montgomery Ward.. ....................... .06 Zenith.. ................................. 11,17,26

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[TV Brand Code(s)

ABC .............................................................................................................. 22,46

Anvision ........................................................................................................ 07,08
Cablestar ....................................................................................................... 07,08
Eagle ............................................................................................................. 07,OS
Eastern International .......................................................................................... 02
General Instrument ............................................................ 04,05,15,22,23,24,25,46
G1400 ................................................................................ 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
Hamlin ............................................................................................ 03,12,13,34,48
Hitachi ..................................................................................................... 37,43,46
Jerrold ...................................................................................... 04,05,15,23,(more)
...................................................................................... ....... .24,25,30,36,45,46,47
Macom .......................................................................................................... 37,43
Magnavox ................................................................................. 07,08,19,21,(more)
................................................................................... .......... .26,28,29,32,33,40,41
NSC ................................................................................................................... 09
Oak.. ........................................................................................................ 01,16,38
Oak Sigma ......................................................................................................... 16
Panasonic ................................................................................................. 03,27,39
Phillips ................................................................ 07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer. .................................................................................................... 18,20,24
RCA.. ............................................................................................................ 00,27
Randtek ......................................................................................................... 07,08
Regal ........................................................................................................ 03,12,13
Regency ........................................................................................................ 02,33
Samsung ............................................................................................................ 44
Scientific Atlanta ...................................................................................... 03,22,35
Signature ............................................................................................................ 46
Sprucer .............................................................................................................. 27
Starcom .............................................................................................................. 46
Sylvania ............................................................................................................. 11
Teknika. ............................................................................................................. 06
Texscan ......................................................................................................... 10,ll
Tocom .................................................................................................. 17,21,49,50
Unika ....................................................................................................... 31,32,41
Universal ....................................................................................................... 51,52
Viewstar ................................................................................... 07,08,19,21,(more)
.............................................................................................. 26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Warner Amex ..................................................................................................... 44
Zenith ........................................................................................................... 14,42

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AMP CD TAPE PHON AUX
ads 01
Aiwa 60
Akai 02,os
Denon 57
Dimensia 03 07 06 05 04
Dynamic Bass 29 25 26,27 28
Emerson 66
Fisher 23 67
Hitachi 63
JVC 16,58 30,35 32 33,34 31
Kenwood 17,74 74 67,70,77 71,72 73
Kyocera 09
Lotte (NEC) 75
Magnavox 6.5 65 61
Marantz 22,76 76 68
Mitsubishi 15,59 59
Nakamichi 20
Panasonic 12 38 36 37
Philips 62 62 61
Pioneer 14 42 39 40,41
RCA 24 03 07,43,44 06 05
Realistic
Sansui 63,66
Scott 45 55,56
Sherwood 11,13 66
Sony 21 49 48,53 47
Teat 10 46
I’echnics 52 69 51
Yamaha l&19 50
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Additional Operating Notes

Controlling a Component’s Controlling Two VCR’s

Function: This remote can control two VCR’s
Press the correct component button to independently as long as each VCR
tell the remote which component you operates in a different remote
want to control. Then press the transmitting code.
desired function button. For example,
to turn the TV on: First hit the TV Some newer RCA VCR’s are capable
button, then the ON/OFF button. Or of working on either of two remote
to operate the fast forward function of codes. These VCR’s have either a
a VCR, first hit the VCR button, then switch labeled VCRIIVCR2 or an
the fast forward arrow button. on-screen display titled REMOTE
VCRlIVCR2. You can then set your
Number Buttons: new VCR to respond to the remote’s
Press two numbers to select channel. VCR2 button and your older VCR to
Press a “0” before a single-digit respond to the VCR1 button.
channel number.
For some TV’s there will be a Some older RCA VCR’s have a
2-second delay before the channel will NORM/UNIFIED switch that can also
change. respond to either the VCR1 or VCR2
For other brands of TV’s, you will button on the remote. Place this
need to press the PC/ENTER button switch in the UNIFIED position for
after selecting the two number the VCR to respond to the VCR1 but-
buttons. ton or in the NORM position for the
VCR2 button. In the NORM position,
VCR On/Off Switch: you must program the VCR2 button to
Some older VCR’s do not have an respond to code number 05.
ON/OFF switch on their remote
controls and cannot be turned on and If neither of your VCR’s has
off remotely. If you have this type of switchable code capability, you may
VCR, you can test the code number still be able to use the VCRlIVCR2
by pressing the CHAN button instead feature to control two VCR’s of the
of the ON/OFF button. Make sure the same brand since many older VCR’s
VCR is alreadv turned on when vou use remote codes that are different
test the code number. than newer VCR’s, You may want to
experiment to see what works with
your particular VCR’s,

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Limited Warranty
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants that for 90 days from
date of purchase this product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
If the item is defective within that period, return it at your ex ense to the
dealer from whom it was purchased to ether with the proof o P purchase for
replacement. This warranty excludes $:efects or damage due to misuse, abuse,
or neglect.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE.
This warrant gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory
warranties w iI.rch may vary from Province to Province and whrch take prece-
dence over the terms of this warranty.

Garantie 1imitCe
Thomson Electroni ue Grand Public du Canada, Inc. garantit que pendant un
ate d’achat, ce produit est hbre de defauts de matertaux et
oeuvre. S’il devient defectueux durant cette periode, le retoumer a
ses frais au marchand vendeur, en m&me tern s ue la reuve d’achat, pour
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ACCIDENTELS OU ACCESSORIES, DE FACON CONTRACTUELLE OU
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System Link Help Line

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Monday through Friday 8AM-6PM EST.
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