4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 3 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: •...
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 4 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.
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 5 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...
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Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 6 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Key Charts (continued) After programming, press MACRO once to run a macro (see Using Macros on page 26). Use EXIT to exit out of your cable converter’s menu and guide.
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 7 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.
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 a Scientific Atlanta cable converter, an RCA TV, an RCA VCR, and a Pioneer audio receiver. To control devices other than the default brands, perform the following steps;...
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 9 NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long blink, the code is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again. Aim the remote control at the device and press POWER once.
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Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 10 PROGRAMMING TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL 3. (continued) NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after enter- ing the code’s last digit, then repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again.
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.
9:37 AM Page 21 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: On the remote control, press TV once.
4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 22 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...
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 23 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.
9:37 AM Page 24 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. To Program The Master Power Key:...
9:37 AM Page 25 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...
9:37 AM Page 26 USING MACROS With programming,the MACRO key on your Atlas Universal Remote Control can be setup to perform repetitive, time- consuming operations through the press of a single key. A macro can be used to control a home theater operation,...
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 27 To Clear A Macro: On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP. Enter 9 - 9 - 5. Press MACRO once. Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
9:37 AM Page 28 CHANGING VOLUME LOCK On the Atlas Universal Remote Control, Global Volume Lock is set to TV, so you can control TV volume while in the TV, VCR, or Cable mode. If desired, you can still perform Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its volume control for independent operation.
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 29 To Lock Volume Control To One Mode (Global Volume Lock): NOTE: If you lock the volume controls to the AUDIO mode, you will still have control of the audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e., TV, VCR, and CBL).
Atlas Manual 4/8/02 9:37 AM Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Mode key does not blink when you press a key. SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA alkaline batteries (see page 7). PROBLEM: Mode key blinks when you press a key, but home entertainment device does not respond.
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