Rev. 02/2001. © 2001, CONTEC CORPORATION
illuminate. While the current mode button is illuminated,
press one of the other non-illuminated mode buttons to
operate a different device.
CheckMate™ IV
1. Introduction
Model RT-U49E
Your Checkmate IV, Model RT-U49E, universal remote control
is simple to program, easy to use, and can operate up to four
(4) electronic devices, which include:
Memory Guard™
Eliminates reprogramming after battery changes provided
new batteries are installed within 4 hours of removal of old
batteries.
Universal Remote
Control
CABLE
TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
Cable television converters
Televisions
VCR, DVD players
Audio-video (A/V) receivers
Laser Disk (LD) players
DMX & DCR Digital Music Converters
3. Installing / Replacing Batteries
Install two (2) “AAA” batteries as indicated by the diagram in
the battery compartment.
Your remote control is pre-programmed to operate the
Scientific-Atlantra Explorer® and Pioneer Voyager® digital
converters.
operate your TV, VCR and AUDIO devices.
However, it must be programmed (set-up) to
When the batteries become too weak to operate the remote
control properly, the mode keys will become dim or not
illuminate at all during use. When this happens, install 2 new
“AAA’” size batteries.
Programming your remote is a simple procedure using Point
and Press™ Programming, an automatic method whereby the
remote self-programs to each of your devices, eliminating the
need to use codes. Programming your remote can also be
done by entering code numbers.
Your remote control has Memory Guard , which eliminates
reprogramming after battery changes provided new batteries
are installed within 4 hours of removal of old batteries.
2. Before Getting Started
4. Programming Your Cable Converter
Some of the special features on your remote control are:
Your remote control is pre-programmed to operate the
Scientific-Atlantra Explorer® and Pioneer Voyager® digital
Cable Pre-Programmed
converters.
If you are operating either of these
converters, no cable programming is necessary - proceed
to section 5.
Your remote control is pre-programmed to operate the
Scientific-Atlantra Explorer® and Pioneer Voyager® digital
converters. If you are operating either of these converters,
no cable programming is necessary.
If you need to operate another converter, look up the brand
and model number in the Cable Setup Code list. If you are not
sure of your brand and model, contact your cable company.
Point and Press™ Programming
To program (setup) your cable converter...
Lets you program your TV, VCR and Audio devices
without using codes. For more information, see sections
5, 6 and 7.
1. Turn on your cable converter.
2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
sequence.
SmartKeys™
Programming & Operating
Instructions
Program multiple button presses on the [CABLE], [TV],
and [BYPASS] buttons. For more information, see section
13.
3. Press [CABLE]. The [CABLE] button will illuminate.
4. From the Cable Setup Code list, locate and enter the 3-
digit code for your brand and model.
To have a clearer idea of the features and
capabilities of your remote control, take a moment
to carefully read these instructions
[DEVICE]
This button lets you select the operating mode of the
remote control.
5. Press [CABLE] to lock in the code. The [CABLE] button
will blink 2 times and go out.
Save for future reference.
Press [DEVICE] and the current mode button will
functions…
[MUTE]
Mutes volume.
[CH π] / [CH θ]
Next / last preset tuner channel.
Select “Tuner” input.
Select “CD” input.
10. Operating Your VCR or DVD Player
[<<]
[>]
[>>]
[II]
[!]
["]
VCR / DVD rewind.
VCR / DVD play.
VCR / DVD fast-forward.
VCR / DVD pause.
VCR / DVD stop.
VCR record.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[0]
Your remote control can operate many functions of your VCR
or DVD player.
Select “Tape # 1” input.
Select “Tape # 2” input.
Select “Phone” input.
Select “VCR # 1” input.
Select “VCR #2” input.
Select “LD” input.
To select your remote’s VIDEO mode and operate your
VCR or DVD, press [DEVICE] then [VIDEO]. The [VIDEO]
button will blink 3 times. Then press...
9. Operating Your TV
Select “AUX” input.
Select “TV” input.
[VIDEO]
[CABLE]
[TV]
VCR / DVD power on / off.
CABLE on / off.
TV on / off.
[BYPASS] / [TV/VCR] AM / FM on tuner.
Your remote control can operate many functions of your TV,
including setup and picture-in-picture functions on most
leading brands. These include RCA, ProScan, GE, Hitachi,
Toshiba, JVC, Sharp, Panasonic, Zenith, SONY, Mitsubishi,
Phillips, and Magnavox.
[AUDIO]
[CH π] / [CH θ]
Audio on / off.
For Laser Disk players, press…
Increases / decreases VCR channels,
or DVD skip “+ / -”.
Enter VCR channels.
[AUDIO]
[CH π] / [CH θ]
LD player on / off.
LD >>| or |<<
[0] – [9]
[BYPASS] / [TV/VCR] Change VCR’s video inputs.
To select your remote’s TV mode and operate your TV,
press [DEVICE] then [TV]. The [TV] button will blink 2
times. Then press...
[EXIT]
[SETTINGS]
[GUIDE]
[INFO]
DVD clear functions.
DVD menu functions.
DVD guide functions.
DVD program information.
Navigate DVD menu.
DVD enter functions.
DVD subtitle on / off.
DVD return function.
[<<]
[>]
[>>]
[II]
[!]
["]
LD rewind.
LD play.
LD fast-forward.
LD pause.
LD stop.
LD open / close.
[TV]
TV on / off.
[3], [6], [4], [5]
[CABLE]
[VIDEO]
[AUDIO]
[CH π] / [CH θ]
CABLE on / off.
VCR / DVD on / off.
AUDIO on / off.
[II]
[A]
[>]
Increases / decreases TV channels.
For DCR and DMX Digital Music Converters, press...
[VOL π] / [VOL θ] Increases / decreases TV volume.
In your remote’s VIDEO mode, you can also press the blue
buttons at the bottom to operate your VCR’s basic
functions…
[MUTE]
[0] – [9]
Mutes TV volume.
Numeric entry buttons.
[AUDIO]
DCR / DMX on / off.
[VOL π] / [VOL θ] Increases / decreases volume.
[SETTINGS] or [SEL] Accesses TV’s on-screen menus.
[BYPASS] / [TV/VCR] Change TV’s video inputs.
[MUTE]
Mutes volume.
[<<]
[>]
[>>]
[II]
[!]
["]
VCR / DVD rewind.
VCR / DVD play.
VCR / DVD fast-forward.
VCR / DVD pause.
VCR / DVD stop.
VCR record.
[CH π] / [CH θ]
[0] - [9]
Change music selections.
Enter selections directly.
[>]
View last TV channel
[INFO]
[PIP]
[POS]
[SWAP]
[FRZ]
Displays TV channels and time.
Picture-in-picture on / off.
Picture-in-picture position.
Picture-in-picture swap.
Picture-in-picture freeze.
Navigates TV’s menu.
12. Programming Volume Control
When you first program your remote, each device controls its
own volume / mute.
[3], [6], [4], [5]
[II]
Press after 0-9 to change channels on
some TV’s
11. Operating Your Audio Device
To control volume / mute through your TV or Audio device
in the remote’s cable mode…
[C]
Sleep / timer functions.
Your remote control can also operate many functions of your
audio-video receiver, laser disk player, or DMX / DCR digital
music converter.
In your remote’s TV mode, you can also press the blue
buttons at the bottom to operate your VCR’s basic
functions…
1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both down
until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
To select your remote’s AUDIO mode and operate your
video devices, press [DEVICE] then [AUDIO]. The [AUDIO]
button will blink 2 times. Then press...
2. Press [CABLE] to select the cable mode. The [CABLE]
button will illuminate.
[<<]
[>]
[>>]
[II]
[!]
["]
VCR / DVD rewind.
VCR / DVD play.
VCR / DVD fast-forward.
VCR / DVD pause.
VCR / DVD stop.
VCR record.
3. Press [VOL π], then [TV] for TV volume. Or [VOL π] then
[AUDIO] for audio volume. The [CABLE] button will blink
2 times and go out.
For Audio / Video (A / V) Receivers, press...
[AUDIO]
A/V receiver on / off.
[VOL π] / [VOL θ] Increases / decreases volume.
To return volume control back to your converter, repeat steps
output channel (typically 3) with one button press.
your remote’s [AUDIO] button…
1. Turn on your 2nd TV.
1. and 2. above, then press [VOL π], then [CABLE] in step 3.
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the CABLE mode
of your remote.
To control volume / mute through your TV or Audio device
in the remote’s video mode…
2. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both buttons
down until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in
sequence.
3. Press [AUDIO], then [TV]. The [AUDIO] and [TV] buttons
will start blinking.
2. Press [TV], then [SEL] together – hold both down together
until the [TV] button illuminates.
3. In this order, press [0], [3]. The [TV] button will blink and
remain illuminated.
1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] together - hold both down
until the lighted mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
2. Press [VIDEO] to select the video mode. The VIDEO
button will illuminate.
4. Press [CH π] to lock in this setting. The [TV] button will
4
a. Press and hold [CH π] until your 2nd TV turns off. As
soon as your 2nd TV turns off, release [CH π]!.
3. Press [VOL π], then [TV] for TV volume. Or [VOL π] then
[AUDIO] for audio volume. The [VIDEO] button will blink 2
times and go out.
blink 2 times and go out.
To return the [TV] button to its normal default setting, repeat
OR
steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH θ].
b. From the TV Setup Code list, locate and enter the 3-
digit codes until your 2nd TV turns off.
13. Your Remote’s SmartKeys™
Programming and using the [BYPASS] SmartKey™
Your remote is equipped with three (3) SmartKeys™ ([CBL],
[TV], [BYPASS]) that operate in its cable mode.
5. Press [MUTE]. If your 2nd TV turns back on, press
[AUDIO] to lock in the code. The [AUDIO] button will blink
2 times and go out.
The [BYPASS] button (CABLE mode) normally puts your
converter in a BYPASS mode. While the converter is in its
BYPASS mode, you can record one program on your VCR
while watching a different program through your TV. When
exiting your converter’s BYPASS mode, your TV must be re-
tuned to its correct output channel (typically 3) for proper cable
reception.
Each SmartKey™ can be programmed so whenever it’s
pressed, it can transmit up to 8 individual button presses in
sequence.
If your 2nd TV doesn’t turn back on, repeat steps 4 and 5
above until you can turn your 2nd TV off and on.
Programming and using the [CABLE] SmartKey™
! NOTE when using the Point and Press™ Programming
method (step 4a.). If you find a code that turns your 2nd TV off
but not back on, you may have gone past the correct matching
code. Try pressing [CH θ] one step at a time until find a code
that turns your 2nd TV back on.
You can program the [BYPASS] SmartKey™ to automatically
tune your TV to its correct output channel.
The [CABLE] button normally turns on / off your cable
converter.
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the Cable mode
of your remote.
You can program the [CABLE] SmartKey™ to turn on your
converter, TV, VIDEO and AUDIO devices with one button
press.
If you want to program a 2nd VCR or DVD player in the above
example, you would press [AUDIO], then [VIDEO] in step 3.,
then steps 4. and 5. referring to the Video Setup Code list.
2. Press [BYPASS], then [SEL] together – hold both down
together until the [CABLE] button illuminates.
1. Press [DEVICE], then [CABLE] to select the Cable mode
of your remote.
3. In this order, press [DEVICE], [TV], [0], [3]. The [CABLE]
button will blink and remain illuminated.
15.
Code Number Readback
2. Press [CABLE], then [SEL] together – hold both down
together until the [CABLE] button illuminates.
4. Press [CH π] to store the setting. The [CABLE] button will
To identify a 3-digit device code stored under the Point and
Press™ method, follow these steps:
blink 2 times and go out.
3. In this order, press [TV], [VIDEO], [AUDIO]. The
[CABLE]
To return the BYPASS SmartKey™ to its normal default
setting, repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH θ].
1. Press [DEVICE], then [MUTE] - hold both down until the
illuminated mode buttons start blinking in sequence.
button will blink and remain illuminated.
4. Press [CH π] to lock in this setting. The [CABLE] button
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.
2. Press [CABLE] to identify your cable converter code. Or
[TV], [VIDEO], [AUDIO] to identify these codes. The
selected mode button will be illuminated.
will blink 2 times and go out.
To return the [CABLE] button to its normal default setting,
repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then press [CH θ].
3. Press [INFO]. The illuminated button “blink back” the
code numbers, with a 1 second interval between each digit
of the code.
14.
Programming a 2nd TV, VCR, DVD
Programming and using the [TV] SmartKey™
Instead of programming an audio device, you can program
your remote to operate a 2nd TV, 2nd VCR, or 2nd DVD player.
The [TV] button normally turns on / off your TV.
Example: For code “035”, the remote will blink 10 times, then
3 times, then 5 times.
You can program the [TV] SmartKey™ so whenever it is
pressed, it will turn on your TV, then tune your TV to its correct
Here’s an example of how you would program a second TV to
CITIZEN
001 002 003 043 101 143 004
103
NAD
NEC
015 025
001 130 134 040 056 007 019
16.
Helpful Tips & Troubleshooting
CLASSIC
CONCERTO
CONTEC
CORONADO
CRAIG
CROWN
CURTIS MATHES
CXC
043
004
043 051
143
054 043
143 043
001 004 101 143
043
024
043
043
043
NIKEI
ONKING
ONWA
OPTONICA
PANASONIC
PHILCO
1. Your remote is equipped with a Point and Press™ quick-
programming sticker on the back of its case. This will help
you quickly program the remote without using codes.
019 081
034 056 080 164
001 003 004 024 056 059 060
063 064 127 143 164
2. The illuminated mode button will remain on while the
remote is in a programming mode. In the absence of an
entry, the button will go out after 20 seconds.
DAEWOO
004 016 017 043 044 055 071
PHILIPS
164 005 038 093 127 001
076 103 107 111 114 120 123
125 127 136 143
004 143
043
062
024 076 143
004 005 028 043 048 051 076
096 143 151 153 154 155
007 057
028 043
043
001 073 130 144 160 161 004
008 009 034 056 074 091 155
004 106 119 110 112 113 127
003 004 059
023 025 135 176 001 004 018
004 143
144 160 161 167
004 058 131 143 171 173 193
034 056
004 019 043 127 143
161 144 160 156 065 001 004
023 024 056 074 152
007 019
072 169 073 130 179 180 181
001 004 058
004 101 127 133 143 160 089
105
When locking in your devices, the illuminated mode button
will blink 2 times and go off.
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PROSCAN
PROTON
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK
RCA
DAYTRON
DYNASTY
DYNATECH
ELECTROHOME
EMERSON
3. When using the Point and Press programming method,
you may find a code that turns your device off but not back
on. If this happens…
a. the correct code has not been found. Continue
FISHER
FUNAI
FUTURETECH
GE
pressing [CH π] until your devices turn on and off.
REALISTIC
RUNCO
SAMPO
b. you may have gone past the correct matching code.
Try pressing [CH θ] one step at a time until find a
code that turns your converter back on.
SAMSUNG
GOLDSTAR
143
004
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
007 053 057 082 020 021 033
004 028 043 048 143
004 007 015 028 030 057 082
4. If you have any questions concerning the operation of your
cable converter, contact your cable operator.
HALL MARK
HITACHI
011 163 004 007 072 010 012
023 075 143 158
094 143 160
INFINITY
INKEL
JBL
164
129
164
SELECO
SHARP
189
Cable Setup Codes
081 014 019 028 004 022 143
175 029 181
Manufacturer
Model
Code
JCP
JCPENNY
001
SIGNATURE
SONY
072
004 008 009 024 030 065 101
070 085 126 139
PIONEER
BA-V1000 / 2000
BA-9000
VOYAGER
120
121
001
143 156 160
013
038 070 034 083
SOUNDESIGN
SPECTRON
SSS
003 004 028 043
112
004 043
JENSEN
JVC
KENWOOD
KLOSS
KTV
001 070
002 059
001 043 143 154
SUPRE MACY
SYLVANIA
002
SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA
EXPLORER
001
001 003 044 059 060 063 064
127 160 164
LOGENET
LOGIK
LUXMAN
LXI
072
072
004
SYMPHONICS
TANDY
TATUNG
TETNICS
TECHWOOD
TEKNIKA
052
081
056 062
034 080
TV Setup Codes
007 015 052 081 160 164
001 003 004 022 059 060 161
063 064 094 127 160 164
164 001
164
004 007 072
088
024 001 004 042
088
024 004 028 040 042 109 124
146
Manufacturer
Codes
MAGNAVOX
004
002 003 004 024 028 043 072
101 143
072
172
A MARK
ADMIRAL
AKAI
AMPRO
ANAM
112 143
072 081 160 161
001 146
073 167
043 054 056 080 112 131 055
058 001 004 112
076
001 002 003 004
058
043
MARANTZ
MATSUI
MEMOREX
METZ
MGA
MINERVA
MITSUBISHI
TELERNET
TERA
TMK
004
TOSHIBA
015 030 007 040 062 101
143
008 009
146
174 188
AOC
TOTEVISION
UNIVERSAL
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDIKRON
AUDIOVOX
CANDLE
CAPEHART
CETRONIC
MTC
001 004 062 101
WESTING HOUSE
VIDTECH
WARDS
076
004
237
THOMAS
TMK
TOSHIBA
034
006
MARANTZ
MARTA
MATSUI
MEI
067 069 012 031
101
027 030
031
004 064 164 008 009 019 028
060 061 063 072 074 143
001 004
004
017 131 004 008 059 082 150
233 245
040 101
040
YAMAHA
YORK
TOTEVISION
UNITECH
MEMOREX
040 101 001 014 031 034 053
YUPITERU
ZENITH
ZONDA
043
072 134 139
045 046 059
004 020
059 061 051 142 004 046 020
045 227
034 040
024 034
012 023 043 048
043
053 054
031 070 133 140 163 228 242
004 020 031 063
031 034 067
031 034 054 067 101 150
101
VECTOR RESEARCH
VICTOR
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDEOSONIC
WARDS
012
048
072 073 095 103
112
MGA
MINOLTA
MITSUBISHI
012 034 046 141
040
001 004 017 024 031 034 040
053 054 131
012 034 043 234 246
072 034 056 058 048 080 101
153 247
MTC
MULTITECH
NEC
NORMENDE
OPTONICA
PANASONIC
PENTAX
PHILCO
VCR / DVD Player Codes
YAMAHA
ZENITH
Manufacturer
Codes
AIWA
AKAI
AMPRO
ANAM
AUDIO DYNAMICS
BROKSONIC
CANON
CAPEHART
CRAIG
034 161
043 046 124 142 146
072
031 103
012 023 043
035 037 129
028 031
108
001 040 135
031 041
005 108 111 117 017 065 007
010
108
012 023 043
226 240
034 053
AUDIO Setup Codes
PHILIPS
PILOT
Manufacturer
Codes
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PROCAN
PULSAR
QUARTZ
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK
RCA
021 004 048 229
108
230
072
ADC
ADCOM
AIWA
200
072 082 092 161
025 071 091 100 104 114 170
171
093 138
125 126 127
142
141
147
135
203
077
134
096 097
070 113 170
015
003 008 014 016 027 028 040
061 090 099 151 203
204
140
001 134
148
026
204
001 056 105 119 151 155 188
199
049 050
151
062 157
006 072
060 064 066 115 153 157 162
020
CURTIS MATHES
DAEWOO
014
AKAI
AMC
ANGSTROM
ARCAM
AUDIO ACCESS
AUDIO ALCHEMY
AUDIO FILE
AUDIO MATRIX
AUDIO TECHNICA
B & K
BOSE
BRYSTON
CARVER
031 070 133 140 163 014
101
107 109 144 041 031 004 020
034 040 140 147 158 231 243
001 008 010 014 031 034 040
053 054 101
058
072
DAYTRON
DBX
DENON
DYNATECH
ELECTROHOME
EMERSON
REALISTIC
059
RICO
006 029 035 037 129 153 017
025 027 031 034 036 046 101
131 138
001 010 008 009
RUNCO
SALORA
SAMSUNG
014
040 017 107 109 113 115 124
122 236 248
043 048 135
001 014 040 134
017 037 129 131
001 004 008 010 014 017 020
081 101
031 053 054 159
FISHER
FUNAI
GE
034
SANSUI
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
031 072 144 147 063 107 109
243
132 155 040 136
101 004 012 020
012 045
004 026 034 043 063 137 150
031
031
004 012 031 040 101
043
048 043 055 060 130 150 152
012 031 238 241
014 034 048 150
235 247
GO VIDEO
GOLDSTAR
HARMAN KARDON
HITACHI
INSTANTREPLAY
JCL
JCPENNY
JENSEN
JVC
CASIO
CHIRO
CINEMA SOUND
CITATION
CLARION
CURTIS MATHES
DENON
SHARP
SHINTOM
SONY
024
056 057 058 001 052 053 031
009 154 171 077 232 244
034
004
031 034 059 067
034
010 034
043
034 043
031 070
031 034 101
SOUNDESIGN
STS
SYLVANIA
SYMPHONIC
TANDY
TATUNG
TEAC
TECHNICS
TEKNIKA
ENLIGHTENED AUDIO
FISHER
FOSGATE
GOLDSTAR
HARMON KARDON
HITACHI
KENWOOD
LG
LLOYD
LXI
MAGIN
MAGNAVOX
034
001 009 017 034 101 004 106
040
067 031 034 068 041 156 170
INKEL
JCPENNY
005
102 204
JENSEN
JVC
KENWOOD
KOSS
058
013 163 177 178
005 026 057 086 095 154 166
102
150
CALIFORNAI AUDIO
DAEWOO
DENON
241
231
237 250 251
254
KRELL
DMX-DJ
KYOCERA
LEXICON
LINN
LUXMAN
LXI
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MCINTOSH
MCS
MERIDIAN
MITSUBISHI
MONDIAL
NAD
200
FISHER
241
234
232
255
233 247
247
247
239
228 241 243
233
120 167 171 172
124
004 029 035 137 139 165
204
043 152 164 191
027 028 048 063 090 191
173
204
009 051 121
180
022 023 042 073 075
048
GOLDSTAR
KENWOOD
MAESTRO II
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
NAD
OPTIMUS
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
QUASAR
PIONEER
RCA
241
227 245 247
238
NAKAMICHI
NEC
ONKYO
079 087 111 182 183
080
001 012 030 041 044 046 081
103 107 108
REALISTIC
SAMSUNG
SHARP
239
230 236
232 235
229
SONY
OPTIMUS
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
017 026 036 138
007 088 129 130 132 195
063 188 189 191
TECHNICS
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
228 241 243
232
240 242 249
PIONEER
001 039 045 054 069 078 128
158 168
PROCEED
RCA
144
Digital Music Converter Setup Codes
010 067 117 156
REALISTIC
ROTEL
019 034 037 047
074 083 085
Manufacturer
Codes
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
SANYO
123
DMX-DJ
MAESTRO II
254
255
032 063 110 116
151
SCOTT
019
SEARS
SHARP
204
Rev. 02/2001. © 2001, CONTEC CORPORATION
026 057 094 175
SHERWOOD
SONY
024 038
011 018 052 053 055 084 089
112 186 187
SOUNDESIGN
SSI
036
068
TAEKWANG
TEAC
138
019 059 109 111
TECHNICS
THETA DIGITAL
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
076 080 088 098 122 193
065
033 131
002 021 026 031 067 101 118
192
ZENITH
106 143
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