Universal Electronics ATLAS CABLE 4-DEVICE User Manual

ATLAS CABLE 4-DEVICE

Universal Remote Control

(Control Remoto Universal)

User’s Guide

(Guía Del Usuario)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programming Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programming TV/VCR Combo Control. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Searching For Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming ID Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming Channel Control Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To De-Activate Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using The Master Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

To Program The Master Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

To Clear The Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

To Operate The Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Re-Assigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Example – Programming A Favorite Channel . . . . . . . . . . 17

To Clear A Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Unlock Volume Control For A Single Device

(Individual Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Unlock All Volume Control

(Global Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To Lock Volume Control To One Mode

(Global Volume Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Instructions To The User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Guía Del Usuario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Codes for Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Codes for Cable Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setup Codes for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setup Codes for VCRs and PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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INTRODUCTION

The Atlas Cable 4-Device Universal Remote Control by Universal Electronics is our latest generation universal remote control.Its sophisticated technology allows you to consolidate all of your original home entertainment remote controls into one easy-to-use product.Moreover,it’s packed with advanced features such as:

• Preprogrammed to operate the cable converter supplied by your cable system provider

• Master Power key for master on/off control of all of your equipment with a single keystroke

• Macro key for instant tune-in of favorite channels

• Cable ID Lock to lock your remote control for use only with the cable converter

• Channel Lock to lock channel selection only to the cable converter

• Volume Lock to lock volume controls to one mode or individual modes

• Device Key Re-Assignment to remotely control a second (duplicate) device

• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions

• Code library for popular video and audio devices

Before using the product,you will need to program it to operate the specific home entertainment devices you wish to control.Follow the instructions detailed in this manual to set up your unit and then start enjoying your new remote control.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Use the illustration below to locate features on the Atlas Universal Remote Control and then study the Key Charts (on the next two pages) to learn how they function.

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Key Charts

Use SETUP for all programming sequences.

Press POWER once to turn on or off a home entertainment device.

Press AUD,VCR,TV,or CBL once to select a home entertainment device to control. Each device key has an embedded LED (red light) that blinks upon selection and indicates that the remote control is working and is sending signals.

Use GUIDE to display the program guide.

Press MENU once to display the available interactive services.

Press LOCK once to lock or unlock channels for parental control of viewing.

Use INFO to display the current channel and program information.

Use SETTINGS/MENU to access additional cable features (see your cable converter’s manual).

Use PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up (or page down) through menu screens and the program guide.

Use the Cursorkeys to move the cursor in the program guide and menu screens and to navigate within the interactive service.

Use SELECT to choose options,PPV events,and to tune programs from the program guide.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Key Charts (continued)

After programming,press MACRO once to run a macro (see Using Macros on page 17).

Use EXIT to exit out of your cable converter’s menu and guide.

Use A,B,or C to access additional cable features (see your cable converter’s manual).

Use DAY+ (or DAY-) to move a day forward (or back) on your cable converter’s program guide.

Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the audio volume.

Press LAST once to recall the last channel.For PVRs, use LAST to select live or recorded video.

Use FAV to cycle through your favorite channels stored in your cable converter.

Press MUTE once to turn the sound off or on.

Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the next higher (or lower) channel.

For DVD players,use these keys to skip forward (or reverse) through chapters. For amplifiers/receivers, use these keys to select the next higher (or lower) preset station.

Use the keypad (1~9, 0,,and) to directly select channels (e.g.,09).

Press ENTER once after entering channel numbers on some TVs.

For amplifiers/receivers, use the keypad to select inputs 1 through 10.

Use BYPASS to view other video sources (A or B) instead of cable.

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Use TV/VCR to switch the TV input to view video or TV programs.For amplifiers/receivers,use this key to select input or output.

In all modes except CBL, use these keys to control a VCR, DVD player, or PVR.To record in the VCR mode, press REC twice.

In the CBL mode, use these keys except REC to control VOD (Video On Demand), if available.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. On the back of the remote control,push the tab

and lift off the battery cover.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES (continued)

2. Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries.

Match the + and – marks with those in the battery case, then insert the new batteries.

3. Align the cover’s keys with the case’s holes and

press the cover back into place.The tab should click when the cover is locked.

4. Test the unit by pressing POWER and any mode

key (e.g.,TV). If batteries are inserted correctly, the selected mode key will blink once.

NOTE:When batteries need replacement,the remote control will cease to operate. Replace the batteries and the unit will be restored to its full functionality, complete with your favorite settings.

PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL

The Atlas Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate the cable converter provided by your cable system, an RCA TV, an RCA VCR,and a Pioneer audio receiver. To control devices other than the default brands,perform the following steps; otherwise skip this section:

NOTES: To control a DVD player,program the VCR key.To control a PVR, program the VCR key. To control a stereo amplifier or receiver, program the AUD key. For TV/VCR Combo control, skip this section and perform the instructions on page 10.

If you have another brand of cable converter and interactive service you would like to control, you’ll first need to unlock the cable ID Lock before changing the converter code – see “Programming ID Lock” on page 13.

1. Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert video

media, (e.g.,cassette or disc).

NOTE: Please read steps 2 to 4 completely before proceeding. Highlight or write down the codes and device you wish to program before moving on to step 2.

2. On the remote control,press a device key once

(e.g., AUD,VCR, TV,or CBL). Press and hold SETUP until the selected mode key blinks twice, then release SETUP.

3. Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (starting on

page 42) to locate the the type of device and brand name and then enter the first four-digit code for your device.If performed correctly, the selected mode key will blink twice.

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NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long blink, the code is invalid. Repeat steps 2 and 3 and try entering the same code again.

4. Aim the remote control at the device and press

POWER once.The device should turn off. If it does not,repeat steps 2 to 3,trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. If it still does not work,try searching for the code (see Searching For Your Code on page 11).

NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key, press the (Play) key.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each device you

want the the remote control to control. For future reference, write down each working device code in the following boxes:

AUD

Audio Device ____________________

VCR

CBL

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PROGRAMMING TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL

If you own a TV/VCR Combo, perform the following instructions to control this device:

1. Turn on your TV/VCR Combo and insert a

video cassette.

2. On the remote control,press VCR once.

Press and hold SETUP until the VCR ke y blinks twice, then release SETUP.

3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos (on

page 48) to locate the brand name and then enter the first four-digit code for your TV/VCR Combo.If you perform this procedure correctly, the VCR key will blink twice.

NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after entering the code’s last digit, then repeat steps 2 to 3 and try entering the same code again.

If you’ve located a TV/VCR setup code that works your TV/VCR Combo and a separate TV code is also listed,you’ll need to program this code into the remote control to access volume control (see Programming Device Control on page 8).

4. Aim the remote control at your TV/VCR

Combo and press POWER once. The device should turn off.If it does not respond,repeat steps 2 and 3 (starting on the previous page), trying each code listed for your brand until you find one that works. If it still does not work,try searching for the code (see Searching For Your Code on the next page).

5. For future reference, write down each working

device code in the boxes below:

TV/VCR

TV (if used)

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SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE

If your home entertainment device does not respond to the Atlas Universal Remote Control after trying all of the codes listed for your brand,or if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code.

NOTE: To search for a code in the CBL mode,you’ll first need to unlock the cable ID Lock – see “Programming ID Lock”on page 13.

For example, to search for a code for your TV:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. On the remote control,press TV once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

3. Enter 9 - 9 - 1.The TV key will blink twice.

4. Aim the remote control at the the TV and slowly

alternate between pressing POWER and TV. Stop when the TV turns off.

NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control will send IR codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first.

5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV

key will blink twice.

6. To search for the codes of your other devices,

repeat steps 1 through 5,but substitute the appropriate key (i.e.,AUD, VCR,or CBL) for the (Audio, VCR, or Cable) device you are searching for.

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CHECKING THE CODES

If you have set up the Atlas Universal Remote Control using the Searching For Your Code procedure (on the previous page),you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment.For example, to find out which code is operating your TV:

1. On the remote control,press TV once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 - 9 - 0.The TV key will blink twice.

3. To view the code for the first digit,press 1 once.

Wait 3 seconds and count the number of times the TV key blinks (e.g.,3 blinks = 3) and write down the number in the leftmost TV Code box (see below).

NOTE: If a code digit is “0”,the selected mode key will not blink.

4. Repeat step 3 three more times for remaining

digits. Use 2 for the second digit,3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit.Finish writing down the code in the TV Code boxes below.

5. To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1

through 4,but substitute the appropriate key (i.e., AUD,VCR,or CBL) for the (Audio,VCR, or Cable) device you are checking.Write down the codes in the appropriate boxes below.

AUD

Audio Device ____________________

VCR

CBL

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PROGRAMMING ID LOCK

The Atlas Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed and locked at the factory to operate a Scientific Atlanta cable converter.

However,if you have another brand or model of cable converter and interactive service that you would like to control,then you’ll need to perform the following steps to unlock the cable ID Lock,enter in a new manufacturer’s code, and lock the ID Lock again.

1. Turn on the cable converter.

2. On the remote control,press CBL once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

3. Enter 9 - 8 - 2.The CBL key will blink

four times.

4. Perform the instructions in Programming

Device Control on page 8 to program device control for the desired cable converter and interactive service. Upon completion, perform the remaining steps (5 and 6 on this page) to again lock the ID lock.

5. On the remote control,press CBL once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

6. Enter 9 - 8 - 2.The CBL key will blink twice.

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PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK

By default, the remote control’s channel-control capabilities are locked to the cable converter. The affected keys* are 0~ 9,CH+, CH-,ENTER,and LAST. This will guarantee that you do not inadvertently change a channel on your TV or VCR.However, you can de-activate this feature to allow full access to these keys in the TV and VCR modes.

*NOTE: This feature does not affect the AUD mode.

To De-Activate Channel Control Lock:

1. On the remote control,press CBL once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 -7- 3.The CBL key will blink two times.

3. Press CH- once. The CBL key will blink

four times.

4. Now, the remote control will provide TV and

VCR channel-control capabilities while in the TV or VCR mode.

To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock:

1. On the remote control,press CBL once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 -7- 3.The CBL key will blink two times.

3. Press CH+ once. The CBL key will blink twice.

4. Now, regardless of what mode you select

(i.e., TV,VCR,or CBL), only the channel control capability of your cable converter will be accessible.

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USING THE MASTER POWER KEY

The Atlas Universal Remote Control has a unique feature that allows you to sequentially turn on or off all of your home entertainment devices with a single key press.

NOTE: MASTER POWER only works in the CBL mode. If it is not programmed,only the cable converter will turn on or off. In any other mode, pressing MASTER POWER once will turn on or off the selected device.

To Program The Master Power Key:

1. On the remote control,press and hold SETUP

until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 - 9 - 5.The last-selected device key will

blink twice. Then press POWER once.

3. For the first device you want in the power on

sequence,press a device key (e.g.,CBL) once and then press POWER once.

4. Repeat step 3 up to three more times to add the

second,third,and fourth device,as desired.

5. To save the settings and exit the program,press

CBL once.Next,press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

To Clear The Master Power Key:

1. Perform steps 1 and 2 in the above section.

2. To clear the settings and exit the program, press

and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice, then release SETUP.

To Operate The Master Power Key:

1. After programming,point the remote control

at the devices.Press CBL once.

2. Press MASTER POWER once to sequentially turn

on or off all home entertainment devices.

3. You will see the devices turn on or off

according to the programmed sequence.

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RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS

The Atlas Universal Remote Control can be set up to control a second TV or VCR,or any combination of up to four home entertainment devices. For example, to have the unit control a TV,a Cable Converter, and two VCRs,you will need to re-assign the unused AUD key to operate the second VCR as follows:

1. On the remote control,press VCR once.

Then press and hold SETUP until the VCR key blinks twice,then release SETUP.

2. Enter 9 - 9 - 2.The VCR key will blink twice.

3. Press VCR once, then press AUD once. The

AUD key will blink twice.

4. The AUD key is now ready to be programmed

for your second VCR.See Programming Device Control on page 8.

To re-assign other device keys,repeat steps 1 to 4 and substitute the key sequence using the following chart:

To Re-Assign Perform Key Sequence

TV as 2nd VCR key: TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - VCR - TV TV as 2nd Audio key: TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - AUD - TV TV as 2nd Cable key: TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - CBL - TV TV back to TV: TV - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - TV VCR as 2nd TV key: VCR - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - VCR VCR as 2nd Audio key: VCR - SETUP- 9 -9 -2- AUD -VCR VCR as 2nd Cable key: VCR - SETUP- 9 -9 -2 -CBL -VCR VCR back to VCR: VCR - SETUP- 9 -9 -2 - VCR- VCR AUD as 2nd TV key: AUD - SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - AUD AUD

as 2nd Cable key:

AUD - SETUP- 9 -9 -2 - CBL- AUD

AUD

back to

AUD

AUD - SETUP- 9 - 9- 2- AUD - AUD

Upon completion of a re-assignment,the selected mode key will blink twice to confirm your selection.Then, you’ll need to program device control (see Programming Device Control on page 8).

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