CheckMate
®
V
Model RT-U50-25S
Universal Remote
Control
Programming & Operating
Instructions
To have a clearer idea of the features and
capabilities of your remote control, take a moment
to carefully read these instructions
Save for future reference.
Rev. 09/2003. © 2003, CONTEC CORPORATION
1. Introduction
Your Checkmate
®
V, Model RT-U50, universal remote control
is simple to program, easy to use, and can operate up to five
(5) electronic devices, which include:
CABLE
Cable set-top terminals
TV
Televisions
VCR
VCR
DVD
DVD
AUDIO
Receivers, amplifiers, CD players
Before you can use your remote control, it must be
programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices.
2. Before Getting Started
Some of the special features on your remote control are:
Point and Press® Programming
Lets you program your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices
without using codes. For more information, see Sections 5
and 14.
SmartKeys™
Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE] and [TV]
buttons. For more information, see Section 9.
Mode Lock™
Your model RT-U50 remote comes “locked” in its cable
operating mode. To operate more functions on your TV,
VCR, DVD or AUDIO devices, see Section 11.
[DEVICE] Button
The [DEVICE] button operates only when Mode Lock™
feature is unlocked. When [DEVICE] is pressed, one of
the power buttons will light up indicating the current device
being operated. While the current mode power button is
illuminated, press a non-illuminated power button to
operate a different device.
[VCR / DVD / VOD] Button
Press and hold to “toggle” the transport (Play, Stop,
Rew...) buttons between Cable (Video-On-Demand), VCR
or DVD functions.
Memory Guard
®
Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Time Out
Shuts remote off if any button is pressed and held for 45
seconds. This extends battery life in the event the remote
becomes lodged under or between heavy objects.
Reset
Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings.
For more information, see Section 12.
3. Installing / Replacing Batteries
Install two (2) new AAA alkaline batteries. Properly match the
“+ / -” ends of the batteries with the diagram in the battery
compartment.
Low Battery Indication - when the batteries become low and
need to be replaced, the [CABLE], [TV], [VCR], [DVD],
[AUDIO] buttons will not illuminate normally, or at all, during
operation. When this happens, install two (2) new AAA
alkaline batteries to restore normal operation to the remote
control.
Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates
reprogramming after battery changes.
4. Programming Cable Set-Top Terminal
Your CheckMate® V remote is pre-programmed to operate
a UEC digital set-top terminal.
To operate a different cable set-top terminal, look up the brand
and model in the Cable Setup Code list. If you are not sure of
your brand and model, contact your cable operator.
1. Press [SELECT] then [MUTE] together until the power /
mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE
Æ
TV
Æ
VCR
Æ
DVD
Æ
AUDIO
Æ
CABLE.
2. From the Cable Setup Code list, locate the 3-digit code for
your brand / model and enter it on the keypad of the
remote control. The cable set-top terminal will turn off.
3. Then, press [SELECT] to lock in the code. The power /
mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
Cable Setup Codes
UEC
001
Motorola
DCT, CFT2200
CFT2100, CFT2000
Jerrold
DL4, DP(V), DQN(V), DPBB
001
002
003
