The invention relates to a method for inputting characters on electronic equipment. A remote-control unit for adjusting the electronic equipment from a long distance is provided with a control lever which can rotate up and down as well as left and right, at the same time, a menu picture for inputting characters which takes the type of a rotating disk is marked on the electronic equipment. According to the operation of the remote-control unit, a vernier position marked on the menu picture is moved to enable a user to select input characters easily and conveniently, thereby greatly improving the use convenience of the character inputting; in addition, a keyboard or a keypad for inputting the characters is not required to be used, therefore, the electronic equipment is prevented from becoming maximization.