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.
1. Introduction
CheckMate® V
Model RT-U50-25S
Universal Remote
Control
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:
Reset
Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings.
For more information, see Section 12.
CABLE
TV
Cable set-top terminals
Televisions
VCR
VCR
DVD
AUDIO
DVD
3. Installing / Replacing Batteries
Receivers, amplifiers, CD players
Install two (2) new AAA alkaline batteries. Properly match the
“+ / -” ends of the batteries with the diagram in the battery
compartment.
Before you can use your remote control, it must be
programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices.
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.
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.
Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates
reprogramming after battery changes.
SmartKeys™
4. Programming Cable Set-Top Terminal
Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE] and [TV]
buttons. For more information, see Section 9.
Your CheckMate® V remote is pre-programmed to operate
a UEC digital set-top terminal.
Mode Lock™
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.
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.
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.
[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
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.
illuminated, press
operate a different device.
a
non-illuminated power button to
3. Then, press [SELECT] to lock in the code. The power /
mode buttons will blink 3-times and go out.
Programming & Operating
Instructions
[VCR / DVD / VOD] Button
Cable Setup Codes
Press and hold to “toggle” the transport (Play, Stop,
Rew...) buttons between Cable (Video-On-Demand), VCR
or DVD functions.
UEC
001
To have a clearer idea of the features and
capabilities of your remote control, take a moment
to carefully read these instructions
Motorola
Memory Guard®
DCT, CFT2200
CFT2100, CFT2000
001
002
Save for future reference.
Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Jerrold
DL4, DP(V), DQN(V), DPBB
Rev. 09/2003. © 2003, CONTEC CORPORATION
003
Time Out
Dumont
Electro Home
Elektra
073
073 095
353
016 023 053 064 103
139 158 159 164 165
166 167 168 169 392
400 401 402 408 415
073 095
Philco
023 053 068 071 072
091
3. Last, program your remote to operate the DVD functions.
Philips(Magnavox)
023 068 071 073 089
090 091 093 134 385
387 397 404
073 094 233
111 144 383
023 068
055 070
090 371 372
073
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in
Section 5, enter, lock and test each 3-digit DVD Setup
Code for your brand until a code is found that operates the
transport functions (PLAY, STOP, REW, FWD, PAUSE,
REC) of your TV / DVD unit.
Emerson
Pilot
Pioneer
Portland
ProScan
Proton
Envision
Fisher
Funai
GE
355 356
047
Before you can test for the correct DVD setup code, you
must first press and hold the [VCR / DVD / VOD] button
until the [DVD] button illuminates.
015 018 042 044 049
054 055 068 073 090
095 101 102 103 389
390 396 403 406 407
023 048 053 068 073
090 095 107 108 233
360
Pulsar
Quasar
Radio Shack
Realistic
RCA
044
073
4. If you have a TV / VCR / DVD combination unit, you would
then program your remote to operate the VCR functions.
022 166 168
042 052 053 054 055
069 070
Gibralta
Using the Code Entry Programming method described in
Section 5, enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR Setup
Code for your brand until a code is found that operates the
VCR transport functions (PLAY, STOP, REW, FWD,
PAUSE, REC) of your TV / DVD / VCR unit.
Sampo
090 108
Goldstar (LG)
023 053 068 073 090
107 108 233 360 361
233
Samsung
015 016 017 023 031
090 107 108 134 147
151 153 386 411
353 355 356 376 377
090 108 168
023 031 038 039 068
353 355 356
016 022 023 024 025
026 027 028 029 393
395 409
023 026 108 211 213
014 020 021
091
157
380
068 071 072 090 091
093 107 108 157 158
047 157
044
068
023 068 072 091 168
213
023 213
381
065 414
Grundig
Hall Mark
073 095
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Before you can test for the correct VCR setup code, you
must first press and hold the [VCR / DVD / VOD] button
until the [VCR] button illuminates.
Hitachi
023 068 095 096 097
098 099 100
364
Inkel
JC Penney
Sharp
039 053 068 073 092
TV Setup Codes
095 102 355
104 105 106 396 397
410
073 095
023
023 053 233 366
211 213
023 053 068 073 090
107 108 233 360 361
211 213
211 213
068 073 095
024 026 157
Admiral
Adventura
Aiwa
026 054 211
047
214
JVC
Signature 2000
Sony
Soundesign
Squareview
Supre-Macy
Sylvania
Kawasho
KMC
KTV
Kurazai
LG (Goldstar)
Akai
053
Amark
023 215
Amstrad
Anam
157
222 223
217 218 219 220 221
Apex
030 038 427
Symphonic
Tatung
Techwood
Teknika
AOC
053
Lodgenet
Logik
Luxman
Audiovox
Belcor
220
073
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
Brokwood
Candle
211
165 167
073
068 091
LXI
072
089
Magnavox (Philips)
023 068 071 073
Telerent
Tera
Tevion
090 091 093 134 385
387 397 404
211 213
053 107 108 109
215
090 211 213 355 388
405
053 068 073 090 095
107 109 110 216 384
394 395 398 399
022 023 026 053 071
072 108 211 213
028 068 090 108 200
019 159 160 161 162
163 382
Centurion
Citizen
095 107 108
068 091 211 233
Majestic
Marantz
Megatron
Memorex
TMK
068 090
030 031 038 039
233
068 102
068
068 090
211 408
213
068
Toshiba
Totevision
Universal
Vidtech
Wards
White Westinghouse
XR-1000
Yamaha
York
Concerto
Contec
073 095
147
Coronado
Craig
023
223
MGA/Mitsubishi
Crown
023
Curtis Mathes
016 054 107 108 211
Montgomery Ward
213
090 108
047 048 049 050 051
391 405 406
Daewoo
Daytron
051 068 073 095 158
159 189 191 194 196
197 198 200 202 204
205 206 207 209
073 095 107 108
NEC
Orion
Zenith
Panasonic
042 043 044 045 046
VCR Setup Codes
Pentax
Philco
078
Kenwood
KLH
228
248
129
138
270
181
246
085
115
125
236
192
034
040
156
082
121
129
Admiral
Adventura
Aiwa
066 075
086 132 183
086 132 183
078 120 263
345
170 174
238 378
112
078 132 141 170 172
173 174
066 132 238 363
269 271 275 276 278
120 367 379
238 346 357 363
033 332 367
035 078 238 331 363
252
133
143
Philips (Magnavox)
Pioneer
Portland
ProScan
Quartz
LG (Goldstar)
Magnavox
Marantz
Mitsubishi
NAD
135 179 260
146
132
Akai
269 275 336 351 352
354
185
Audio Dynamics
Bell & Howell
Broksonic
Canon
243 291
357
333 337 358 359
086 362
Quasar
RCA
Onkyo
244
118
187
Panasonic
Pioneer
Proceed
Samsung
Sharp
121 124
188
Citizen
033 172 247 331
Realistic
Samsung
Sansui
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Shintom
Signature 2000
Sony
Colortyme
Craig
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
291
172 363
086 112 247 291
033 343 344 345 346
347
345 365
243 291
224
076
059
237
085
124
133
225
077 079
061
Sony
Thomson
Toshiba
Yamaha
Zenith
087 113
210
135
Daytron
DBX
066 075
367
066 170 173 373
056 058 060
Dynatech
Emerson
132
033 086 132 326 327
Audio Setup Codes
331 332 333 334 335
336 337 338 339 340
Soundesign
Sylvania
132
Compact Disc
086 132 141 183 184
341 342
035 081 357 363
132
086 172 174
348 349 350
247 331
291
078 132
086
078 086 172 238 291
086
120 128 243 247 250
253
120 132 238 243 247
247 331
322 324
132
132 238
331
243
132 243
086
132 331 359
132
338
033 035 078 081
172 331
172
291
ADC
Akai
Aiwa
Carver
Crown
Denon
Fisher
Goldstar (LG)
Harman Kardon
JVC
Kenwood
Krol
LG (Goldstar)
Magnavox (Philips)
Mission
Mitsubishi
NAD
318
249 261
176
176
154
273
230 274
308
315
297
131 176 274 289 299
176
308
037 084 119 296
176
245 249
182 231 290
Fisher
Funai
GE
Go Video
Goldstar (LG)
Harman Kardon
Hitachi
Instant Replay
JC Penney
JCL
Symphonic
Tandy
Tashiko
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Teknika
Thomas
TMK
Toshiba
Totevision
Unitech
Vector Research
Video Concepts
Wards
XR-1000
Yamaha
Zenith
JVC
Kenwood
LG (Goldstar)
Lloyd
Logik
LXI
132 291
066 132 172 247 331
367
132 243 291
058 120 122 128 132
132
367
132 331
086 132 183
Nakamichi
NEC
264 319
235
Magnavox (Philips)
Marantz
086 172 183 238 247
NSM
176
291
DVD Setup Codes
Onkyo
300
Panasonic
Philips (Magnavox)
Pioneer
Quasar
Radio Shack
RCA
Sanyo
SAE
Scott
Sharp
184 266
037 084 119 296
116 127
184
186 190 266 279 289
295
230 309
176
186
288 289
067 292 293
148 242 311 320
318
Marta
Matsui
Memorex
331
368
Apex Digital
B144
Denon
DVD-Video
ECA
GE
Goldstar (LG)
Gradiente
Harmon Kardon
Hitachi
193
146
201
199
156
150
129
212
256
149
177
227
203
132 238 331 363 369
370
255 258
132 172
066 170 173 373
132 172 367
120 238 243 291 374
375
322 326 327 328 329
330
Mitsubishi
MTC
Montgomery Ward
Multi Tech
NEC
152
133
234
259
156 175
135 179 260
Sony
Soundesign
STS
Orion
JVC
179
Panasonic
112 117
Sylvania
Teac
Technics
Toshiba
Yamaha
084
186
controlled through your TV (except AUDIO volume which
defaults to the AUDIO device).
Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
[A]
[B]
[C]
184 208 317
290
280
Ch 3
The volume control options in each mode of the remote are:
Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 2
CABLE
TV
VIDEO
DVD
TV (default), Cable or Audio.
TV (default), Cable or Audio.
TV (default), Cable or Audio.
TV (default), Cable or Audio.
Audio (default), Cable or TV.
Cable, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to
Ch 4
Receiver / Amplifier
Adcom
Aiwa
325
301
[0]
Cable box only (default)
AUDIO
Akai
Bose
Carver
142
302
155 180
4. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out, storing the
selected option.
To control volume / mute through your cable set-top
terminal in the remote’s Cable mode…
Denon
Everquest
Fisher
Fosgate Audionics
Goldstar (LG)
Harman Kardon
Hitachi
262 307
136
063 180
305
Programming and using the [TV] SmartKey™
1. Press [CABLE], then [SELECT] together - hold both
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
The [TV] button normally turns on / off your TV. To program
the [TV] button to transmit multiple pre-programmed functions,
follow the steps below:
036
2. Press [VOL ▲], then [CABLE] for cable volume. The
130 257 305 306
240
140
114 241
063 277
036
281
080
282 283 284 285
286
126 171 304
142 229 321
032 074
323
080
[CABLE] button will blink and go out.
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of
your remote.
Jensen
JVC
To return volume control back to your TV, repeat step 1.
above, then press [VOL ▲], then [TV] in step 2.
Kenwood
LG (Goldstar)
Luxman
Magnavox
Marantz
NAD
2. Press [TV], then [MENU] together - hold both buttons down
until the [TV] button lights up.
9. Your Remote’s SmartKeys™
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:
Your remote has two (2) SmartKeys™ - [CABLE] and [TV], that
Option
Pre-programmed to turn on…
operate in its cable mode.
Each SmartKey™ can be
Onkyo
programmed to transmit multiple functions.
Optimus
Panasonic
Parasound
Philips (Magnavox)
Pioneer
Quasar
Radio Shack
Realistic
Rotel
[1]
[2]
[3]
TV - tune TV to Ch 3
TV - tune TV to Ch 2
TV - tune TV to Ch 4
Programming and using the [CABLE] SmartKey™
The [CABLE] button normally turns on / off your cable set-top
terminal. To program the [CABLE] button to transmit multiple
pre-programmed functions, follow the steps below:
123 137 251 298
032
229 267
226 268
310
283
[0]
TV only (default)
4. The [TV] button will blink and go out, storing the selected
option.
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of
your remote.
Sansui
Remember: When using any SmartKey™ to transmit a series
of functions, be sure to keep your remote aimed at the devices
to ensure all functions are received in their entirety.
Sanyo
Scott
Sharp
195
272
294
2. Press [CABLE], then [MENU] together - hold both buttons
down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
Sherwood
Sony
229 267
041 057 232 287
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:
Soundesign
SSI
083 088 239 265
313
10. Code Number Read Back
Option
Pre-Programmed to turn on…
Taekwang
Teac
Technics
Wards
142
314 316
032
063
To identify the 3-digit setup codes stored under the Point and
Press® programming method, follow these steps:
[1]
[2]
[3]
Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 3
Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 2
Cable & TV - tune TV to Ch 4
To identify the TV setup code…
Victor
114 241
Yamaha
Zenith
145 254 303
036 083 088 239 265
[4]
[5]
[6]
Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 3
Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 2
Cable, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 4
1. Press [TV], then [SELECT] together - hold both buttons
down until [TV] illuminates.
2. Press [INFO]. The [TV] button will “blink back” the code
numbers, with a 1-second interval between each digit of
the code.
8. Programming Volume Control
[7]
[8]
[9]
Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 3
Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 2
Cable, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 4
When you first program your remote, volume / mute are
Example: For code “035”, the remote will blink 10 times,
then 3 times, then 5 times.
mode, [TV / VCR INPUT] will operate the Input source on your
TV, or the TV / VCR function on your VCR, eliminating the
need to change modes on the remote.
c. [▲] - to “go forward” through the codes using
the “Ch ▲” function on your devices.
To identify the 3-digit VCR code, press [VCR], then [SELECT]
in step 1, then press [INFO].
d. [▼] - to “go back” through the codes using the
“Ch ▼“ function on your devices.
To program [TV / VCR INPUT] to operate your TV Input
function in the remote’s cable mode...
To identify the 3-digit DVD code, press [DVD], then [SELECT]
in step 1, then press [INFO].
Note: When you find the correct code, the channel of
the device being programmed will increase or
decrease.
1. Press [TV / VCR INPUT], then [SELECT] together
until the [CABLE] power / mode button illuminates.
To identify the 3-digit AUDIO code, press [AUDIO], then
[SELECT] in step 1, then press [INFO].
2. Press [TV]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
e. [►] - to “go forward” through the codes using the
“Fast Forward” function on your devices.
Note: You can also press [VCR] in step 2 above to operate
the TV / VCR function on your VCR. Or press [CABLE] to
return to the normal Cable function on set-top terminals so
equipped.
11. Mode Lock™
f. [▲] - to “go back” through the codes using the
“Rewind” function on your devices.
Your RT-U50 remote comes locked in its cable operating
mode. While locked in its cable mode, it can control all cable
set-top operations, as well as power on your TV, VCR, DVD
and AUDIO devices.
Note: When you find the correct code, the fast-
forward or rewind function of the device being
programmed will be performed. To simplify
programming using these buttons, insert a VHS tape
or DVD in the device being programmed.
14. Additional Programming Information,............................
Troubleshooting, Terms................................................n
To operate more functions on your TV, VCR, DVD and
AUDIO devices, you can unlock the remote as follows:
Additional Programming Information
You can also program your remote using the other
available functions as follows:
1. The power / mode buttons will illuminate in slow-rotation
1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
(i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ AUDIO
Æ
CABLE…) while the remote is in a programming mode. In
the absence of a keypress entry, the power / mode buttons
will stop illuminating after 45-seconds and the remote will
exit the programming mode.
a. Press [SELECT] then [MUTE] together until the
power / mode buttons illuminate in slow-rotation (i.e.
CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR ÆDVD Æ AUDIO Æ
CABLE…).
2. Press [9, 9, 9]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
To lock your remote back in its cable operating mode...
2. When programming the remote control using the [CH▲] or
[CH ▼] buttons (Power function) in the Point and Press®
Programming method, you may find a code that turns a
device off but not back on. If this happens…
1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
b. In this order, carefully press [0], [0], [0], [CH▲] and
[VOL ▲]. The power / mode buttons illuminate in
slow-rotation (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR Æ DVD Æ
AUDIO Æ CABLE…).
2. Press [0, 0, 0]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
12. Resetting Your Remote Control
a. The correct code has not been found as you may have
a code that operates some but not all of the functions
of your device. Continue pressing [CH▲] until your
device turns on.
c. You can now program your remote using the
[CH ▲/▼], [Vol ▲/▼],[FFWD], [REW], [PLAY],
[STOP], [REC], [PAUSE], [LAST], [FAV], [0] - [9]
buttons. When you find the correct code, the function
associated with the selected button will be performed.
To reset you remote to its factory default settings...
1. Press [CABLE], then [SELECT] together - hold both
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
OR
4. Your remote is equipped with 2 programming labels on the
back of its case.
b. You may have gone past the correct matching code.
Try pressing [CH▼] one press at a time until you find
a code that turns your device back on.
2. Press [MENU], then [MENU] again.
3. [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
a. Point and Press® Programming - This will help you
quickly program the remote without using codes.
3. When using the Point and Press® Programming method,
you can also program your remote using buttons other
than the [CH▲] or [CH ▼] as described in Section 5 as
follows:
13. [TV / VCR INPUT] Button
b. Mode-Lock™ - Your model RT-U50 comes “locked” in
its cable-operating mode. To operate more functions
on your TV, VCR, DVD and AUDIO devices, you can
unlock your remote using the simple instructions on
the back of your remote or refer to Section 10.
Troubleshooting / Tips
This button changes the input source of your electronic
devices. In the remote's Cable mode, this operates a Cable
function on set-top boxes so equipped. In the remote's TV
mode, this button changes the Input Source (Input 1, Input
2...) on your TV. In the remote's VCR mode, this button
changes the Input Source (TV / VCR) on your VCR.
a. [VOL▲] – to “go forward” through the codes using the
“VOL▲” function on your devices.
b. [VOL▼] – to “go back” through the codes using the
“VOL▼“ function on your devices.
1. If the same button is pressed and held for 45-seconds,
your remote control will turn itself off automatically. This
extends the battery life should the remote become lodged
Note: When you find the correct code, the volume of
the device being programmed will increase or
decrease.
You can program this button so that in the remote's cable
under or between heavy objects, for example sofa
cushions.
sequence (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR --> DVD --> AUDIO Æ
CABLE…) repeated every 1 second. Slow-rotation illumination
occurs when the remote is in the programming mode, waiting
for the next entry on the keypad of the remote.
2. If you have a TV that’s operated by remote control, it is
recommended that you plug it directly into a wall outlet
instead of the cable set-top terminal.
TV Output Channel - The channel your TV needs to be set on
for proper Cable reception (most often TV channel 3, but may
be TV channel 2 or 4). If you have any questions concerning
your TV output channel, contact your cable operator. Or, with
your cable set-top terminal turned on, try setting your TV to
channel 2, 3 or 4 to obtain a clear picture.
3. If you have any questions concerning the brand, model or
operation of your cable set-top terminal, contact your cable
operator.
4. If the [DEVICE] button is not operating, the remote is in its
locked mode. To set the remote to its unlocked mode, see
Section 10.
Transport Functions - These are the [Stop], [Play], [Fwd],
[Rew], [Pause] and [REC] buttons. In the remote control's
Cable mode, these buttons operate your Cable set-top
features. However, by using the VCR / VOD / DVD toggle
button, they can be set to operate the same functions on your
VCR or DVD player.
Video Devices - VCR or DVD players.
Rev. 09/2003
© 2003, CONTEC CORPORATION
CheckMate® and Point and Press® are registered trademarks
of Contec Corporation
Explorer® is a registered trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Frequently Used Terms
Voyager™ is a trademark of Pioneer New Media
Technologies, Inc.
Audio Devices - Audio receivers, amplifiers, CD players that
you can program your remote to operate.
U.S. Patent # 6,507,306
Default Setting – How your remote is set when you receive it
from your cable operator.
Electronic Components / Devices - The various electronic
devices the remote is designed to operate. These include
cable set-top terminals, TVs, VCRs, DVDs, receivers,
amplifiers and CD players.
Fast-Rotation - The power / mode buttons will illuminate in a
fast sequence (i.e. CABLE Æ TV Æ VCR --> DVD Æ AUDIO
Æ CABLE…) repeated every 1/3 second. Fast-rotation occurs
when the remote is receiving keypresses to program it to your
electronic devices.
Mode - The device the remote is set to operate (ex. Cable, TV,
VCR, DVD, AUDIO). See Section 10 for locking and
unlocking the mode of the remote control.
15
DEVICE
Program (Setup) – The process of teaching your remote
control to operate your electronic devices.
In "unlocked" mode setting illuminates
device being operated. Press [DEVICE],
then CABLE, TV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO to
change device being operated
Slow-Rotation - The power / mode buttons illuminate in a slow
On / off for each device
Increase / decrease channel
Context-sensitive help
Display program information
Selects highlighted item
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Launches Interactive applications
Return to main EPG screen
Enter channels, PIN #’s
Toggles "transport" buttons
between CBL / VCR / DVD
functions
CBL, VCR, DVD
“transport” functions
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