The Atlas O CAP 5- Device Remote Control with Le arning
by Universal Electronics is our latest generation
universal remote control. Its sophisticated technology
allows you to consolidate up to five of your original
home entertainment remote controls into one easy-touse product. Moreover, its packed with advanced
features such as:
•Preprogrammed control to operate the cable
converter supplied by your cable service provider
•Dedicated keys to control popular functions on your
DVR/PVR (Digital/Personal Video Recorder)
•Programmable Master Power key for master on/off
control of your home entertainment equipment with
a single keystroke
•Instant Tune-In keys for assignment to your favorite
channels
•Channel Lock to lock channel selection only to the
cable converter
•Volume Lock to lock volum e cont rols to one mode or
individual modes
•Device Key Re-Assignment to remotely control a
second (duplicate) device
•Code Search to help program control of older or
discontinued components
•Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular
functions
•Code library for popular video and audio devices
•Backlighting (not available on all remotes)
Before using the product, you will need to install the
enclosed batteries and also perform some programming
to operate the specific home entertainment devices you
wish to control.
Please follow the instructions detailed in this manual to
set up the unit and then start enjoying your new remote
control and cable service.
Use the illustration below to locate features on the Atlas
OCAP 5-Device Remote Control with Learning and then
study the Key Charts (on the next three pages) to learn
how they function.
To find out what type of devices can be controlled by
each device key after programming, see “Device Table”
on page 8 .
Use SETUP for all programming
sequences. Also use to turn
backlighting on and off, if applicable.
Press PWR once to turn on or off a home
entertainment device. For MASTER POWER control, see “Using the Master
Power Key” on page 22.
Press VCR, DVD, AUD, TV, or CBL once to
select a home entertainment device to
control. Also see “Device Table” on
page 8.
Each device key has an embedded LED
(red light) that blinks upon selection
and indicates the remote control is
working and (after programming) is
sending signals.
Use GUIDE to display the program
guide.
Press SETTINGS once to display available
interactive services.
Use INFO to display the current channel
and program information.
Use DAY+ (or DAY-) to move a day
forward (or back) on your cable
converter’s program guide.
Use the Cursor keys to move the cursor
in the program guide and menu screens
and to navigate within the interactive
service.
Use OK/SELECT to choose options, PPV
events, and to tune to programs from
the program guide.
Use PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up (or
page down) through menu screens and
the program guide.
Use EXIT to exit out of your cable
converters menu and guide.
Use A, B, C, or D to access additional
cable features (see your cable
converter’s manual).
Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower)
the audio volume.
Use FAV to cycle through your favorite
channels stored in your cable converter.
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.
Press MUTE once to turn the sound off
or on.
Press LAST once to recall the last
channel.
Press ON DEMAND to access Video on
Demand services.
Reserved for use as Macro keys (see
“Programming Macro Keys” on
page 20).
Use to command your PVR/DVR
cable box to instantly replay the last 7
seconds of a program you are watching.
Press LIST once to display a list of
recorded shows on your PVR/DVR cable
box.
Press LIVE to command your PVR/DVR
cable box to return to watching live TV.
In all modes except CBL, useREW, PLAY, FFWD, STOP, and PAUSE to control a
VCR, DVD player, or a PVR (after
selecting a desired device). To record in
the VCR mode, press REC twice.
In the CBL mode, use these keys to
control the DVR/PVR functions of the
set-top box.
Use the keypad numbers (1-9, and 0) to
directly tune channels (e.g., 09).
For amplifiers/receivers, use the keypad
numbers to select inputs 1 through 10.
The Atlas O CAP 5- Device Remote Control with Le arning
is preprogrammed to operate the cable box (converter)
provided by your cable system, an RCA TV, a Toshiba
DVD player, 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: For control of a Combo device (for example, a
TV/VCR combo), skip this section and perform the instructions on “Setting Up a Combo
Unit” on page 11. Also refer to “Device Table”
on page 8 to find out which devices can be
programmed onto each device key.
If you have another brand of cable converter
or a satellite receiver you would like to control,
you’ll need to unlock the cable ID Lock before
changing the converter code (see “Programming Cable ID Lock” on page 20).
1.Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert
video media, (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 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
(i.e., VCR, DVD, AUD, TV, or CBL); it will blink
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the
selected mode key blinks twice.
3.Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 28) to locate 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.
NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long blink,
the entry is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 3
and try entering the same code again.
4.Aim the remote control at the device and
press PWR once. The device should turn off. If
it does not, repeat steps 2 through 3, trying
each code for your brand until you find one
that works. If it still does not respond, try
searching for the code (see “Searching for
Your Code” on page 13).
NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR key, press
5.Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each device you
want the remote control to operate. For future
reference, write down each working device
code in the boxes on the following page.
VCR Cod e
Device Type:___________________
DVD Code
Device Type:___________________
AUD C ode
Device Type:___________________
CBL Code
Device Type:___________________
TV Code
Device Type:___________________
SETTING UP A COMBO UNIT
If you own a combo unit such as a TV/VCR Combo or a
TV/DVD Combo, you need to follow special steps to set
it up. Perform the following instructions to control
combo device:
1.For a TV/VCR Combo, turn on your TV/VCR
Combo and insert a video cassette. (For a TV/
DVD Combo, insert a DVD).
2.On the remote control, press VCR once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the VCR key blinks twice.
3.Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 28 to locate the brand name and enter
the first four-digit code for your combo device
(for example, TV/VCR). If you perform this
procedure correctly, the VCR key will blink
twice.
NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after enter-
ing the codes last digit, repeat steps 2 through
3 and try entering the same code again.
If you’ve located a setup code that works for
your combo device (for example, a 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” starting on
page 10).
4.Aim the remote control at your combo device
(for example, TV/VCR Combo) and press
PWR once. The device should turn off. If it
does not respond, repeat steps 2 through 3,
trying each code listed for your brand until
you find one that works. If it still does not
respond, try searching for the code
(“Searching for Your Code” starting on
page 13).
5.For future reference, write down each working
device code in the boxes below:
TV/VCR or TV/DVD Code
TV Code (if used)
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
If your home entertainment device does not respond to
the Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote Control with Learning
after trying all of the codes listed for your brand, or if
your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your
code.
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1.Turn on your TV.
2.On the remote control, press TV once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the TV key blinks twice.
4.Aim the remote control at the TV and press
PWR once.
5.Press and release the CH+ key continuously,
then 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.
6.Press PWR. The TV should turn on, then
press SETUP to lock in the code.
NOTE: If the TV does not turn on during step 6, then
slowly press and release CH- to go back
through the codes, then press SETUP when the
TV turns on.
7.To search for the codes of your other devices,
repeat steps 1 through 5, but substitute the
appropriate key (e.g., VCR, DVD, AUD, or CBL)
for the device you are searching for.
If you have set up the Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote
Control with Learning by searching for your device code
(on the previous page), you may need to find out which
four-digit code is operating your equipment.
F
or example, to find out which code is operating your TV
1.On the remote control, press TV once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the TV key blinks twice.
2.Enter 9 9 0. The TV key will blink twice.
3.To view the code for the first digit, press 1
once. 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 on
page 11.
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key will
not blink.
4.Repeat step 3 three more times for the
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 on page 11.
:
5.To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1
through 4, but substitute the appropriate key
(e.g., VCR, DVD, AUD, or CBL) for the device
you are checking. Write down the codes in the
appropriate boxes on page 11.
USING LEARNING
The Atlas O CAP 5- Device Remote Control with Le arning
includes a Learning feature so you can add functions
that are unique to your home entertainment devices
(e.g.,VCR T
considerations
Learning Precautions
•Your original remote controls must be in working
•Learned keys are mode-specific, so each one can
•Do not use the following keys for learning: Device
•Learning capacity is approximately 16 to 25 keys,
depending on the code being learned.
•Certain device functions are not learnable including
multi-frequency types, some high frequency ones,
and other unusual formats.
•For optimum learning, avoid high levels of ambient
light such as natural sunlight or energy-efficient
fluorescent lights.
NOTE: Please have your original remote controls
handy before programming learning.
Programming a Learned Key
NOTE: If more than 15 seconds pass between key
presses, the remote exits programming.
1.Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected
mode key blinks twice, then press 9 7 5.
NOTE: If the LED displays one long flash instead,
either your batteries are low, or the Atlas
OCAP 5-Device Remote Control with Learning has a memory fault.
2.Press a mode key once (i.e., VCR, DVD, AUD, TV, or CBL) to assign a mode for learning.
3.Then press the key on your Atlas OCAP
Remote Control that learns the new code.
4.Place the Atlas OCAP 5-Device Remote
Control with Learning head-to-head (about 2"
apart) from your or iginal remote control. Also
locate the key (on your original remote
control) that you want the Atlas OCAP 5Device Remote Control with Learning to
learn.
2"
5.On the original remote, press and hold the key
to be learned. The Atlas OCAP 5-Device
Remote Control with Learning’s LED will
blink rapidly, then turn off. Continue holding
the key on the original remote until the Atlas
OCAP 5-Device Remote Control with
Learning’s LED blinks twice.
NOTE: If the LED displays one long blink, a learning
error has occurred. Try repeating this step
again until a successful capture occurs. If the
function is still not captured, press and hold
SETUP to exit programming and review the
“Learning Precautions” on the previous page.
If needed, also see “Troubleshooting” on
page 25. After review, start programming
again at step 1.
6.Repeat steps 2 through 5 for another mode
and/or key or press and hold SETUP to exit
programming.
Deleting a Single Learning Key
T
his process returns the key to its original programmin
g
for the mode you select. You can also delete learned
programming by teaching a different function to the key
(see “Programming a Learned Key” on page 15)
Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific Mode
NOTE: If more than 15 seconds pass between key
presses, the remote exits programming.
1.Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected
mode key blinks twice, then press 9 7 5.
2.Press a mode key twice (i.e., VCR, DVD, AUD,
TV, or CBL) to clear all the learned keys for
that mode. The LED blinks twice.
3.Repeat step 2 for another mode or press and
hold SETUP to exit programming.
PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK
By default, the remote control’s channel-control
capabilities are locked to the cable converter. The
affected keys
will guarantee that you do not inadvertently change a
channel on your TV or VCR. However, you can deactivate this feature to allow full access to these keys in
the TV and VCR modes.
*
NOTE: This feature does not affect the AUD mode.
Unlocking Channel Control
1.On the remote control, press CBL once; it will
*
are 1 through 0, CH+, CH-, and LAST. This
blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the
CBL key blinks twice.
2.Enter 9 7 3. The CBL key will blink twice.
3.Press CH- once. The CBL key will blink four
times.
Now the remote control will provide TV and VCR
channel-control capabilities while in the TV or VCR
mode.
blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the
CBL key blinks twice.
2.Enter 9 7 3.The CBL key will blink twice.
3.Press CH+ once. The CBL key will blink twice.
Now, regardless of what mode you select (except AUD),
the channel keys will only change channels on your cable
converter.
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
Volume Lock allows you to control the volume through
the device identified as having your primary speaker(s),
regardless of which mode you are using. On the Atlas
OCAP 5-Device Remote Control with Learning, Global
Volume Lock is set to TV, so you can control TV volume
while in the VCR, DVD, TV or CBL mode. You can perform
Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its
volume control for independent operation.
NOTE: The audio mode’s (AUD) volume controls are
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device
(Individual Volume Unlock)
1.Assuming Gl obal Volume Lock is a ctive, selec t
2.Enter 9 9 3. The last-selected device key will
active regardless of Volume Lock settings.
However, if you lock the volume controls to
the AUD mode, you will have control of the
audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e.,
VCR, DVD, TV, and CBL). This can be an advan-
tage if, for example, you always listen to home
entertainment devices through your receiver’s
speakers.
a mode on the remote control that you want to
unlock (e.g., CBL) and press it once. Next,
press and hold SETUP until the device key
blinks twice.
Now, after you select a device that has volume unlocked
(e.g., CBL), pressing VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, will control
only that device’s volume.
Unlocking All Volume Control (Global Volume Unlock)
NOTE: Performing these instructions will set inde-
pendent volume control for all programmed
devices.
1.On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
2.Enter 9 9 3. The last-selected device key will
blink twice.
3.Press VOL+ once. The last-selected device key
will blink four times.
Locking Volume Control To One Mode (Global
Volume Lock)
NOTE: The audio mode’s volume controls are active
regardless of Volume Lock settings. However,
if you lock the volume controls to the AUD
mode, you will control the audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e., VCR, DVD, TV, or
CBL). This can be an advantage if, for example, you always listen to home entertainment
devices through your receiver’s speakers.
1.On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
2.Enter 9 9 3. The last-selected device key will
blink twice.
3.Select a mode (e.g., TV or AUD) which you
want to use to control the volume. The
selected device key will blink twice.
Now, when you press VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, the volume of
the selected device (e.g., TV) is controlled regardless of
mode.
The Atlas O CAP 5- Device Remote Control with Le arning
is locked at the factory to operate your cable provider’s
set top box. However, if you have another brand or
model of cable converter or satellite service that you
would like to control, then you’ll need to perform the
following steps to unlock the ID Lock, enter 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; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the CBL key blinks twice.
3.Enter 9 8 2. The CBL key will blink four
times, indicating ID Lock is unlocked.
4.Perform the instructions under
5.On the remote control, press CBL once; it will
6.Enter 9 8 2. The CBL key will blink twice,
“Programming Device Control” on page 10 to
program device control for the desired cable
converter or satellite receiver.
When you are done, perform steps 5 and 6 on
this page to again lock the cable ID Lock.
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the CBL key blinks twice.
indicating ID Lock is again locked.
PROGRAMMING MACRO KEYS
The Atlas O CAP 5- Device Remote Control with Le arning
includes two macro keys (located directly below the
MUTE and LAST keys). Macro keys allow you to set up key
macros to activate certain keys in a specific order. For
example, you can set up a key macro to change the
channels on your TV, raise or lower the volume, and
start recording on your VCR, all with the touch of one
key. If you want to change the macros stored in a
previously-programmed macro key, you’ll need to clear
the key first (see “Clearing a Macro Key” on page 21).
into the macro. For example, to turn on your
TV and raise its volume, press TV followed by
VOL+.
NOTE: You can program up to 15 key presses into one
macro.
5.Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice.
6.To add another macro, repeat steps 1 through
5, substituting the new key sequence to be
added in step 4.
NOTE: Programming more than five macros on the
same macro key overwrites previous settings.
Clearing a Macro Key
1.On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until it blinks twice.
2.Enter 9 9 5. The SETUP key blinks twice.
3.Press the macro key you want to clear once.
4.Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice.
This macro key is now clear and ready for
reprogramming (see “Programming a Macro Key” on
page 21). If desired, repeat these to clear another TuneIn key.
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