CheckMate® V 1.

Introduction
Memory Guard™
Your Checkmate® V, Model RT-U50, universal remote control
Model RT-U50 is simple to program, easy to use, and can operate up to four Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Universal Remote (5) electronic devices, which include:
Time Out
Control CABLE Cable set-top terminals
TV Televisions Shuts remote off if any button is pressed and held for 45
VIDEO VCR seconds. This extends battery life in the event the
DVD DVD players remote becomes lodged under or between heavy objects.
AUDIO Audio-video receivers, amplifiers, CD players,
cassette players, DMX / DCR Digital Music Reset
converters
Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings.
Before you can use your remote control, it must be For more information, see section 12.
programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices.
3. Installing / Replacing Batteries
2. Before Getting Started
Install two (2) new AAA batteries - alkaline type batteries are
Some of the special features on your remote control are: recommended for longer operating life. Properly match the “+
/ -” ends of the batteries with the diagram in the battery
Point and Press™ Programming compartment.

Lets you program your TV, VIDEO, DVD and AUDIO Low Battery Indication - when the batteries become low
devices without using codes. For more information, see and need to be replaced, the [CABLE], [TV], [VCR], [DVD],
sections 5, 6 and 7. and [AUDIO] buttons will no longer illuminate during operation.
When this happens, install two (2) new AAA alkaline
SmartKeys™ batteries to restore normal operation to the remote control.

Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE], [TV] and Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which eliminates
[PPV/LOCK] buttons. For more information, see section 9. reprogramming after battery changes.

Mode Lock™ 4. Programming Cable Set-Top Terminal

Your model RT-U50 remote comes “locked” in its cable Your remote control is pre-programmed to operate
operating mode. To operate more functions on your TV, Motorola’s DCT® (digital) and CFT2200 (analog) set-top
VCR, DVD or Audio devices, see section 11. terminals. If you are operating either of these cable
set-top terminals, no cable programming is
[DEVICE] Button necessary - proceed to section 6.
Programming & Operating
[DEVICE] button operates only when Mode Lock™ feature If you need to operate another cable set-top terminal, look up
Instructions is unlocked. When [DEVICE] is pressed, one of the the brand and model number in the Cable Setup Code list. If
power buttons will light up indicating the current device you are not sure of your brand and model, contact your cable
being operated. While the current mode power button is company.
To have a clearer idea of the features and illuminated, press a non-illuminated power button to
capabilities of your remote control, take a moment operate a different device. To program (setup) your cable set-top terminal...
to carefully read these instructions
Save for future reference. [VCR / DVD / VOD] Button 1. Turn on your cable set-top terminal.

Rev. 10/2002. © 2002, CONTEC CORPORATION “Toggles” the VCR buttons between Cable “Video-On- 2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
Demand” (VOD), VCR or DVD functions. down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
 sequence. VCR brand & setup code _____________________________ soon as your 2nd TV turns off, release [CH Ù].

3. Press [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button lights up. DVD brand & setup code _____________________________ OR

4. From the Cable Setup Code list, locate and enter the 3- AUDIO brand & setup code ___________________________ b. From the TV Setup Code list, locate and enter the 3-
digit code for your brand and model. digit code until your 2nd TV turns off. If multiple codes
u NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming are listed, you may have to enter several 3-digit
5. Press [CABLE] to lock in the code. The [CABLE] button method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your device codes until your 2nd TV turns off.
will blink and go out. off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct
matching code. Try pressing [CH Ú] one step at a time until 5. Press [MUTE].
Cable brand & setup code ___________________________ you find a code that turns your device back on.
5. Programming TV, VIDEO, DVD or AUDIO Devices a. If your 2nd TV turns back on, press [AUDIO] to lock in
6. Programming TV / VCR Combination the code. The [AUDIO] button will blink and go out.
If you have a TV that’s operated by remote control, it’s
recommended that you plug it directly into a wall outlet instead b. If your 2nd TV doesn’t turn back on, repeat steps 4
1. First, program your remote for the TV functions
of the cable set-top terminal. and 5 above until you can turn your 2nd TV off and
on.
a. Refer to Section 5
To program (setup) your TV, VCR, DVD or AUDIO... b. Find a TV Setup Code that operates the TV functions
(power, vol Ù/Ú, mute, CH Ù/Ú, 0 – 9) of your TV / u NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming
1. Turn on the device you wish to program (i.e., TV, VCR, VCR unit. method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your 2nd TV
DVD or AUDIO) off but not back on, you may have gone past the correct
2. Then, program your remote for the VCR functions matching code. Try pressing [CH Ú] one step at a time until
2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons a. Refer to Section 5 find a code that turns your 2nd TV back on.
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
sequence. b. Enter, lock and test each 3-digit VCR Setup Code until If you want to program a 2nd VCR or DVD player in the above
a code is found that operates the VCR functions example, you would press [AUDIO], then [VCR] or [DVD] in
(play,
3. Press [TV] (or [VCR], [DVD] [AUDIO]). The button of the stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record) of your step 3., then follow steps 4. and 5. referring to the Video
device you wish to program will light up. TV / VCR unit. Setup Code list.

4 a. Press and hold [CH Ù] until your device turns off. As Note: You can not use the Point and Press™ 8. Programming Volume Control
soon as your device turns off, release [CH Ù]. Programming method to program the VCR functions of
your TV / VCR unit.
When you first program your remote, volume / mute are
OR nd controlled through your TV (except AUDIO volume which
7. Programming a 2 TV, VCR, DVD
defaults to the AUDIO device).
b. From the Setup Code list of your device, locate and
Instead of programming an Audio device, you can program
enter the 3-digit code until your device turns off. If The volume control options in each mode of the remote are:
your remote to operate a 2nd TV, 2nd VCR, or 2nd DVD player.
multiple codes are listed, you may have to enter
several 3-digit codes until your device turns off. CABLE TV (default), Cable or Audio.
To program a 2nd TV to your remote’s [AUDIO]
TV TV (default), Cable or Audio.
button…
5. Press [MUTE]. VIDEO TV (default), Cable or Audio.
DVD TV (default), Cable or Audio
1. Turn on your 2nd TV.
a. If your device turns back on, press [TV] (or [VCR], AUDIO Audio device (default), Cable or TV.
[DVD] [AUDIO]) to lock in the code. The button will
2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
blink and go out. To control volume / mute through your cable set-top
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
terminal in the remote’s cable mode…
sequence.
b. If your device doesn’t turn back on, repeat steps 4
and 5 above until you can turn your device off and 1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
3. Press [AUDIO], then [TV]. The [AUDIO] and [TV] buttons
on. down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
will start blinking.
sequence.
TV brand & setup code _____________________________
4 a. Press and hold [CH Ù] until your 2nd TV turns off. As
2. Press [CABLE] to select the cable mode. The [CABLE]
 button lights up. Programming and using the [TV] SmartKey™ 10. Code Number Read Back

3. Press [VOL Ù], then [CABLE] for cable volume. The The [TV] button normally turns on / off your TV. To program To identify a 3-digit device code stored under the Point and
[CABLE] button will blink and go out. the [TV] button to transmit multiple pre-programmed functions, Press™ method, follow these steps:
follow the steps below:
To return volume control back to your TV, repeat steps 1. and 1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
2. above, then press [VOL Ù], then [TV] in step 3. 1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
your remote. sequence.
9. Your Remote’s SmartKey™
2. Press [TV], then [OK/SEL] together - hold both buttons 2. Press [CABLE] to identify your cable set-top terminal
Your remote has three (3) SmartKeys™ - [CABLE], [TV], and down until the [TV] button lights up. code. Or [TV], [VCR], [DVD], [AUDIO] to identify these
[PPV / LOCK], that operate in its cable mode. Each codes. The selected mode button will be illuminated.
SmartKey™ can be programmed to transmit multiple 3. Press the option number below for the desired functions:
functions. 3. Press [INFO]. The illuminated button “blink back” the code
Optio numbers, with a 1 second interval between each digit of
Pre-programmed to turn on…
n
Programming and using the [CABLE] SmartKey™ the code.
[1] TV - tune TV to Ch 3
The [CABLE] button normally turns on / off your cable set-top [2] TV - tune TV to Ch 2 Example: For code “035”, the remote will blink 10 times, then
terminal. To program the [CABLE] button to transmit multiple [3] TV - tune TV to Ch 4 3 times, then 5 times.
pre-programmed functions, follow the steps below:
[0] TV only (default) 11. Mode Lock™
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of
your remote. (If [DEVICE] is unlocked). Your model RT-U50 remote comes locked in its cable
4. The [TV] button will blink and go out, storing the selected operating mode. While locked in its cable mode, it can control
2. Press [CABLE], then [OK/SEL] together - hold both option. all cable set-top operations, as well as power on your TV,
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up. VCR, DVD and Audio devices.
Programming and using the [PPV / LOCK] SmartKey™
3. Press the option number below for the desired functions: To operate more functions on your TV, VCR, DVD and
The [PPV/LOCK] button (Cable mode) normally displays your Audio devices, you can unlock the remote as follows:
Option Pre-Programmed to turn on… cable system’s listing of pay-per-view events. You can
program the [PPV / LOCK] SmartKey™ to tune to a specific 1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
[1] Cable box & TV - tune TV to Ch 3
cable channel (ex. 123) with one button press... down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
[2] Cable box & TV - tune TV to Ch 2
[3] Cable box & TV - tune TV to Ch 4
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the cable mode of 2. Press [9, 9, 9]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
[4] Cable box, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 3
your remote.
[5] Cable box, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 2 To lock your remote back in its cable operating
[6] Cable box, TV & VCR - tune TV to Ch 4 2. Press [PPV / LOCK], then [OK/SEL] together – hold both mode...
buttons down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
[7] Cable box, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 3 3. In this order, press [1], [2], [3]. The [CABLE] button will 1. Press [CABLE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
[8] Cable box, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 2 blink and remain illuminated. down until the [CABLE] button lights up.
[9] Cable box, TV, VCR & AUDIO - tune TV to Ch 4 4. Press [CH Ù] to lock in this setting. The [CABLE] button
will blink and go out. 2. Press [0, 0, 0]. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out.
[A] Cable box, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to Ch 3
[B] Cable box, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to Ch 2 To return the [PPV / LOCK] button to its normal default setting,
12. Resetting Your Remote Control
[C] Cable box, TV, VCR, AUDIO & DVD - tunes TV to Ch 4 repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH Ú].

[0] Cable box only (default) To reset you remote to its factory default settings...
Remember: When using any SmartKey™ to transmit a
series of functions, be sure to keep your remote aimed at the
4. The [CABLE] button will blink and go out, storing the 1. Press [OK /SEL], then [LAST] together – hold both buttons
devices to ensure all functions are received in their entirety.
selected option. down until the [CABLE], [TV], [VCR], and [AUDIO] buttons
blink in sequence two times (approx. 5 seconds).
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Daytron 004 143
13. Helpful Tips & Troubleshooting
JERROLD DL4, DP(V), DQN(V), DWIN 177
DPBB 101 Dynasty 043
1. Your remote is equipped with 2 quick- programming
Dynatech 062
labels on the back of its case.
OAK / TOCOM SIGMAONE P1, P2& P3, Eiki 187
SIGMA2000, SIGMA 550 037 ElectroHome 024 076 143 196
a. Point and Press™ Programming - This will help you
Emerson 001 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 143
quickly program the remote without using codes.
PIONEER VOYAGER 122 154 155
BC4100, 4200, 4500, 4600 Fisher 007 057
b. Mode-Lock™ - Your model RT-U50 comes “locked” in
BA5000, 6000 034 Fujitzu 198
its cable-operating mode. To operate more functions
BA-V1000, BA-V2000 120 Funai 028 043
on your TV, VCR, DVD and audio devices, you can
BA-9000 121 Futuretech 043
unlock your remote using the simple instructions on
GE 001 004 008 009 034 056 073 074 091 130 144 155 157
the back of your remote or refer to section 11.
PACE 510 Digital 122 160 161 165 206
Goldstar 004 102 106 119 127 143
2. The illuminated mode button will remain on while the
PHILIPS Digital 017 Hall Mark 004
remote is in a programming mode. In the absence of an
SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA EXPLORER 122 Hitachi 004 009 010 011 012 023 072 075 143 158
entry, the button will go out after approx. 20 seconds.
8600X 002 Infinity 164
8600 011 JBL 164
When locking in your devices, the illuminated mode button
8540, 8550, 8570, 8580 JC Penney 001 004 008 009 024 030 065 101 143 156 160
will blink and go out.
8590 042 Jensen 013
JVC 034 038 070 083 145 199
3. When using the Point and Press programming method,
TOCOM 5503VIP & 5507, 5508 003 KEC 043
you may find a code that turns your device off but not
Kenwood 001 070
back on. If this happens…
ZENITH MM2500 008 Kloss 002 059
Z-TAC 108 KMC 143
a. the correct code has not been found. Continue
KTV 001 043 143 154
pressing [CH Ù] until your devices turn on and off.
TV Setup Codes Lodgenet 072
Admiral 072 081 161 160 Logik 072
b. you may have gone past the correct matching code.
Aiwa 205 Luxman 044
Try pressing [CH Ú] one step at a time until find a
Akai 001 146 LXI 007 015 052 081 160 164
code that turns your cable set-top terminal back on.
A Mark 107 186 Magnavox 001 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 127 160
Ampro 073 167 157 164 094 207
4. NOTE: If you have a Scientific Atlanta 8500 series cable
Amstrad 052 Marantz 001 164
set-top terminal, press [CH Ù] or [CH Ú] to turn on the
Anam 043 056 080 131 Matsui 164
cable set-top terminal. Press [CABLE] to turn these cable
AOC 001 004 058 Memorex 004 007 072
set-top terminals off.
Audiovox 076 MGA 001 004 024 028 042
Blaupunkt 088 Minerva 088
5. If you have any questions concerning the operation of
Cairin 201 Mitsubishi 004 024 028 040 042 109 124 146 191
your cable set-top terminal, contact your cable operator.
Candel 001 002 003 004 MTC 001 004 062 101
Capehart 058 NAD 015 025
6. Your remote control has Memory Guard™, which
Cetronic 043 NEC 001 130 134 040 016 019 024 056
eliminates reprogramming after battery changes.
Citizen 001 002 003 004 043 101 103 143 Nikei 043
Classic 043 Onking 043
Concerto 004 Onwa 043
Cable Setup Codes Orion 096
Contec 043 050 051
Coronado 143 Panasonic 034 056 080 164
Manufacturer Model Code Philco 001 003 004 024 056 059 060 063 064 164
Craig 043
Crown 043 143 Philips 001 003 004 005 038 059 093 164 127
MOTOROLA (GI) DCT, CFT2200 001 Pioneer 001 018 023 025 135 190
Curtis Mathes 001 101 004 143
Portland 004 143 Anam 083 Quartz 002 041
ProScan 144 160 161 165 167 197 Audio Dynamics 012 023 039 043 Quasar 083 145 075
Proton 004 058 131 143 171 173 193 Brooksonic 037 129 Radio Shack 123
Quasar 034 056 Canon 028 083 RCA 020 041 107 109 140 144 145 147 034 104 158
Radio Shack 004 019 043 143 127 Capehart 108 Realistic 001 008 010 014 083 034 104 053 054 106
RCA 001 004 023 024 056 065 144 152 156 160 161 165 Craig 001 104 135 Rico 058
208 Curtis Mathes 083 141 Runco 148
Realistic 007 019 043 047 Daewoo 005 007 010 065 108 110 111 112 117 Salora 014
Roctech 186 Daytron 108 Samsung 032 104 083 107 109 112 113 122 125 168
Runco 168 169 178 179 180 181 182 073 157 DBX 012 023 039 043 Sansai 043 048 135
Sampo 001 004 058 202 Dynatech 034 053 Sanyo 001 007 010 014 134 104
Samsung 004 050 089 101 105 127 143 160 209 Electrocrome 059 Scott 037 112 129 131
Sanyo 007 020 053 057 082 187 204 Emerson 006 025 083 034 036 037 046 106 129 131 167 Sears 001 008 009 010 020 014 081 106 073 112
Scott 004 028 043 048 143 117 Sharp 083 054 053 159 165
Sears 015 030 004 007 028 057 Fisher 001 008 009 010 Shintom 024
Selco 189 200 Funai 034 Signature 034
Sharp 004 014 019 022 028 029 143 170 175 081 GE 083 063 072 107 109 144 147 Sony 001 083 052 056 057 058 076 078 053 154
Seimens 088 Go Video 104 132 136 155 168 Soundesign 034
Signature 072 Goldstar 012 020 106 114 123 STS 020
Sony 070 085 126 139 147 185 194 Harman Kardon 012 045 Sylvania 083 034 059 067
Soundesign 004 028 003 043 Hitachi 018 020 026 034 043 063 150 160 Symphonic 034
SSS 004 043 Instant Replay 083 Tandy 010 034
Supre-Macy 002 JCL 083 Tatung 039 043
Sylvania 001 003 044 059 060 063 064 127 160 164 203 JC Penney 012 020 083 104 106 Teac 034 039 043
Tandy 081 Jensen 043 Technics 083 070
Tatung 056 062 JVC 012 083 043 048 050 055 060 130 150 152 Teknika 019 083 034 106
Techwood 004 Kenwood 014 048 034 047 Thomas 034
Teknika 002 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 Llyod 034 TMK 006
Telefunken 037 046 086 087 LXI 001 009 034 106 Toshiba 008 020 042 047 059 079 082 112 131 081
Telerent 072 Magin 104 Totevision 104 106
TERA 172 Magnavox 034 041 067 068 083 156 164 Unitech 104
TMK 004 Marantz 012 083 067 069 Vector Research 012
Toshiba 007 015 030 040 062 101 138 Marta 106 Victor 048
Totevision 143 Memorex 001 010 014 034 053 072 083 104 106 134 139 Video Concepts 012 034 046 141
Universal 008 009 MGA 045 046 059 Videosonic 104
VideoConcepts 146 Minolta 020 Wards 001 020 024 083 034 104 053 064 131
Vidikron 174 184 188 192 Mitsubushi 020 045 046 049 051 059 061 142 151 Yamaha 012 034 039 043
Vidtech 004 MTC 034 104 Zenith 034 048 056 058 072 080 106 167
Wards 004 008 009 019 028 034 060 061 063 064 072 074 Multitech 024 034
143 164 NEC 012 023 039 043 048 DVD Setup Codes
Westinghouse 076 Nordmende 043 Apex 220 205
Yamaha 001 004 Optonica 053 054 Denon 226 240
York 004 Orion 025 DVD-Video 203
Yupitero 043 Panasonic 070 074 083 133 140 145 GE 231 243
Zenith 072 073 095 103 157 Pentax 020 083 063 Gradienti 200 201
Philco 083 034 067 Harman Karden 218 225
Philips 083 034 054 067 071 106 JVC 238
VCR Setup Codes Pilot 106 KLH 223
Aiwa 034 161 Pioneer 020 021 048 Kenwood 224
Akai 016 043 046 124 125 142 146 Portland 108 LG 235 247 241 249
Ampro 072 Pulsar 072 Magnavox 237
Marantz 217 Kenwood 005 026 066 145 146 151 162 181 182 190 192 Mitsubushi 246
Mitsubushi 227 199 222 NAD 246
NAD 221 Koss 216 Optimus 236 239
Onkyo 216 233 Krell 072 Panasonic 243
Panasonic 228 234 Kyocera 007 Philips 237
Philips 237 Lexicon 120 180 194 Pioneer 244 246
Pioneer 230 229 Linn 124 Radio Shack 245
Proceed 219 Luxman 004 009 052 115 137 139 165 RCA 235
Proscan 231 229 LXI 076 Realistic 239
RCA 231 243 Magnavox 086 152 164 208 Runco 247
Samsung 236 248 Marantz 006 025 028 031 040 054 063 185 186 Sanyo 241
Sharp 222 202 Macintosh 178 Sharp 236 249
Sony 232 244 204 MCS 076 Sony 240 242
Thompson 231 243 Meridian 012 013 100 Technics 243
Toshiba 233 245 250 Mitsubushi 153 204 Theta Digital 237
Yamaha 234 246 Mondial 042 043 081 112 157 158 Toshiba 246 249
Zenith 247 241 235 NAD 113 176 186 Yamaha 248 238
Nakamichi 103 111 150 172 183
Audio Setup Codes Onkyo 017 046 079 080 084 090 107 108 130 179 187 209 DCR/DMX
ADC 007 Optimus 026 041 138 DMX-DJ 254
Adcom 057 082 092 161 225 Panasonic 032 195 Maestro II 255
Aiwa 018 104 170 188 202 203 211 213 Philips 025 034 038 063
Akai 138 189 Pioneer 014 033 035 039 044 045 050 069 078 116 159 168
AMC 125 126 127 128 171 174 198
Amend 054 Proceed 135 144
Angstrom 142 RCA 010 048 067 117 156
Arcam 141 Realistic 019 056 073 075 095
Audio Access 147 Rotel 074 083 085
Audio File 071 Samsung 016
Audio Matrix 167 Sansai 040 048 065 110 119 228
Audio Technica 134 Sanyo 047 059
B&K 096 097 Scott 019 091
Bose 070 170 224 Sears 076
Carver 006 022 028 029 061 071 077 185 201 214 226 Sharp 026 094 131 175 181
Casio 076 Sherwood 024 030 051 055 102 105 106
Cinema Sound 001 134 Sony 015 018 053 064 088 093 101 160 166 184 218
Citation 122 148 Soundesign 036
Clarion 026 SSI 068
Curtis Mathes 076 Taekwang 138
Denon 002 011 027 001 037 109 215 229 230 234 123 Teac 005 019 049 111 212 217
Enlightened Audio 098 099 Theta Digital 136
Fisher 047 182 214 Toshiba 060 087 140 198
Fosgate 062 231 Yamaha 021 023 026 067 089 129 169 173 177 205 232
Goldstar 008 Zenith 143 210
Harman Kardon 003 118 121 132 154 227 231 233
Hitachi 020 LaserDisc Setup Codes
Inkel 222 Denon 250 251
JC Penney 076 216 Funai 245
Jensen 058 Kenwood 236 249
JVC 056 114 149 155 163 191 Magnavox 237 246
Marantz 252