Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION The Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control 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-to-use product.Moreover, it’s packed with advanced features such as: •...
Page 4 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the illustration below to locate features on the Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control 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 the Device Table on page 8.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 5 Key Charts Use SETUP for all programming sequences. Press PWR once to turn on or off a home entertainment device. For MASTER POWER control, see Using The Master Power Key on page 29. Press AUX, DVD, AUD, TV, or CBL once to select a home entertain- ment device to control.Also see...
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3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 6 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Key Charts (continued) 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.
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3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 7 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. In the CBL mode, use ENTER to enter information and to access music channels.
“Programming Device Control” on page 10 or “Programming TV/ VCR Combo Control” on page 12. After programming, the Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control will be able to control the following types of devices: DEVICE KEY CONTROLS THESE TYPES OF DEVICES...
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 9 INSTALLING BATTERIES ❶ ❷ ❸ On the back of the remote control, push the tab and lift off the battery cover. Locate the two (2) enclosed AA batteries. Match the + and – marks with those in the battery case, then insert them.
5:00 PM Page 10 PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL The Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate the Scientific Atlanta cable box (converter) provided by your cable system, an RCA TV, a Toshiba DVD player, an RCA VCR (as an AUX device), and a Pioneer audio receiver.
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3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 11 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 following boxes: AUX Code Device Type:_______________________ DVD Code Device Type:_______________________ AUD Code...
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 12 PROGRAMMING TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL If you own a TV/VCR Combo, perform the following instructions to control this device: Turn on your TV/VCR Combo and insert a video cassette. On the remote control, press AUX once; it will blink once.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 21 0240 Mitsubishi 0048 (for TV use 0093) Optimus 0162 (for TV use 0250), 1162, 1262 Orion 0002, 0479 (for TV use 0463) Panasonic 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0162 (for TV use 0250), 1162 Penney 0035 (for TV use 0051), 0037 (for TV use 0056), 0240 Quasar...
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE If your home entertainment device does not respond to the Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device 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.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 25 Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink twice. To search for the codes of your other devices, repeat steps 1 through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g., AUX, DVD, AUD, or CBL) for the device you are searching for.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 26 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.
5:00 PM Page 27 PROGRAMMING ID LOCK The Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control is locked at the factory to operate a Scientific Atlanta cable converter. 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 fol-...
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 28 PROGRAMMING “TUNE-IN” KEYS FOR SPECIFIC CHANNELS (continued) To Program A “Tune-In” Key: On the remote control, press CBL once; it will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 5.
5:00 PM Page 29 USING THE MASTER POWER KEY The Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control has a unique feature that allows you to sequentially turn on or off up to five of your home entertainment devices with a single key press.
5:00 PM Page 30 RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS The Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control can be set up to control a second device. For example, to have the unit control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two DVD Players, you will need to re-assign the unused AUX key to operate the second DVD Player as follows: NOTE: AUX is preset at the factory to control an RCA VCR.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 31 CHANGING VOLUME LOCK On this remote control, Global Volume Lock is set to TV, so you can control TV volume while in the AUX, DVD, TV or CBL mode. If desired, you can still perform Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its volume con- trol for independent operation.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 32 CHANGING VOLUME LOCK (continued) To Lock 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 have control of the audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e., AUX, DVD, TV, and CBL).
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Device key does not blink when you press a key. SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA alkaline batteries (see page 9). PROBLEM: Device key blinks when you press a key, but home entertainment device does not respond.
3/20/03 Atlas DVR/PVR Manual 5:00 PM Page 34 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Opening the case, except for the battery cover, may cause permanent damage to your Atlas DVR/PVR 5-Device Universal Remote Control. Copyright 2003 by Universal Electronics Inc.No part of this publication may be reproduced,transmitted,transcribed,...