RCA Introduces New RCU900 Remote With Touch-Screen And Buttons

22-Oct-02

Thomson Multimedia (NYSE: TMS) introduced a new RCA eight-device universal learning remote control with a backlit LCD touch-screen keypad.The RCU900, RCA's second touch-screen universal remote, features a slimmed down, compact design. The backlit, LCD touch-screen has 18 labeled key areas that can be customized to display frequently-used functions. Each component has its own control screen, which only displays the keys available for that device.Other features include the RCU900's nine LCD programmable macro keys, which can be programmed to ""learn"" regularly used commands. The SmartMacro feature enables the user to program components with up to 20 sequential commands with one key press. For example, a macro key can be programmed to tune the TV to channel three, change the satellite receiver to a specific channel, and turn the VCR on.""As consumers add more components to their home theatre systems, there is an increased demand for more advanced remotes that help users manage and control these components,"" said David Geise, Vice President for Accessories and Components, Thomson. ""Thomson is committed to provide innovative product solutions, and the RCU900 with its advanced features and user-friendly interface makes it an ideal choice for the serious home theatre enthusiast."" The RCU900 ""learns"" codes from an existing remote control unit by placing the existing remote at the base of the RCU900, so the original remote is in line with the RCU900 learning sensor, and then pressing the ""setup"" key. The RCU900 then receives the signal and ""learns"" its characteristics, so that it can reproduce the same signal and function when the learned key is pressed. The home theatre enthusiast gets ""help"" while going through the set-up process, via the blinking LED indicator that notifies the user when learning is complete. The RCU900 has an extensive database of over 750 codes.The RCA RCU900 controls up to eight devices. It also includes a ""time out"" function that conserves battery life, and a sleep timer.Available now, the suggested retail price of the RCU900 is $99.95.For more information, visit www.rca.com.

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