Contec RT-U50-25S User Manual

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 
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 

  Televisions 

 VCR 

 

 

DVD   DVD 

 

 Receivers, amplifiers, CD players 

 
Before you can use your remote control, it must be 
programmed (set-up) to operate the above devices. 
 
 

 
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.   
 

Press and hold to “toggle” the transport (Play, Stop, 
Rew...) buttons between Cable (Video-On-Demand), VCR 
or DVD functions. 
 

Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes. 
 

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. 

Lets you reset your remote to its original default settings.  
For more information, see Section 12. 
 
 

 
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. 
 
  

 
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