Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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 rev2 12/27/02 11:07 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 rev2 12/27/02 11:07 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.
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Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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. Use A, B, or C to access additional cable features (see your cable converter’s manual).
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 INSTALLING BATTERIES (continued) Obtain two (2) new AA alkaline batteries. Match the + and – marks with those in the battery case, then insert the new batteries. Align the cover’s keys with the case’s holes and press the cover back into place.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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. The device should turn off. If it does not, repeat steps 2-3, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works.
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Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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. 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...
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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 –...
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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: On the remote control, press VCR once.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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, to set a favorite channel, or for other multiple functions you would like to control with one key press (see exam- ples below).
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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. The last-selected device key will blink twice. Press MACRO once. Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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 rev2 12/27/02 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). On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice, then release SETUP.
Atlas Manual rev2 12/27/02 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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