3Battery Installationand InformationYour universal remote requires two AAA Alkaline batteries(batteries may or may not be included, depending on model).To install the batteries:1. Remove the battery compartment cover.2. Insert the batteries, matching thebatteries to the (+) and (–) marksinside the battery compartment.3. Press and push the battery coverback into place.Note: Reprogramming may berequired after batteries are replaced.Congratulations on your purchase of the 3 componentuniversal remote. This universal remote controls up to threeelectronic components and makes juggling remote controls athing of the past. You can program this RCA brand universalremote to operate most models of most brands of infrared,remote-controlled components manufactured after 1990.(See the enclosed Code List for a complete list of brands.)The 3 component universal remote is easy to use, easy toprogram and gives you control at the touch of your fingertips.Note: The 3 component universal remote is alreadyprogrammed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCANbranded TVs, VCRs, DVD players and satellite receivers (DBS).Just press the corresponding component key—VCR•DVD fora VCR or DVD player; TV for a television; DBS•CABLE for asatellite receiver or a cable box.3 ComponentUniversal RemoteKey DescriptionsIndicator Light–flashes when a valid keyis pressed to indicate the remote is working.Status of this light is important when youare programming the remote.Component keys (DBS•CABLE, VCR•DVD,TV): selects the component you want theremote to operate.For example, after you’ve programmed theremote to operate your TV, you must pressthe TV key first to put the remote in TVMode. While in TV Mode, the CHAN keyschange the channel on the TV, the VOL keysadjust the TV’s volume, etc.Transport keys–REW (Rewind), PLAY, FF(Fast Forward), PAUSE, STOP: operatethe same as your original VCR or DVDremote control, although key labels mayvary (REVERSE, FORWARD).Backlight Key (select models only)–Turnsbacklighting on/off. Backlighting will remainon for approximately 6 seconds after lastkeypress to conserve battery life.RCU300_US_IB_REVC 7/16/03 15:17 Page 3