ATLAS DVR/PVR IR/UHF Remote Control Télécommande ATLAS ENP IR/UHF Users Guide Guide d'utilisation
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Device Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION The Atlas DVR/PVR IR/UHF Remote 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, its packed with advanced features such as: • Preprogrammed control to operate the set-top box provided by MTS.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the illustration below to locate features on the Atlas DVR/PVR IR/UHF Remote 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 7.
Key Charts Key Function 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 17. Press MTS, TV, DVD, AUD, or AUX once to select a home entertainment device to control. Also see “Device Table” on page 7. 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.
Key Function 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 PPV to access the Pay Per View menu and open the PPV program guide. Press HOME to access MTS TV On Demand. Press VOD to launch Video on Demand.
Key Function Use PIP ON-OFF to switch the PictureIn-Picture feature on or off (if available on your TV). Use PIP SWAP to switch images and sound between the main and window pictures. Use PIP MOVE to move the window picture to different positions in the main picture. Use PIP CH+ (or CH-) to select the next higher (or lower) PIP channel. In the MTS mode, use VIDEO SOURCE to view other video sources (A or B) instead of cable.
INSTALLING BATTERIES ❶ ❷ ❸ 1. 2. 3. 4. NOTE: 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. Align the covers keys with the cases holes and press the cover back into place. The tab should click when the cover is locked. Test the remote control by pressing any mode key (e.g., TV). If the batteries are inserted correctly, the LED (red light) blinks once.
PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL The Atlas DVR/PVR IR/UHF Remote is preprogrammed to operate the MTS set-top box, an RCA TV, a Toshiba DVD player, an RCA VCR (as an AUX device), and a Pioneer audio receiver. To control devices other than the default brands, perform the following steps; otherwise skip this section. NOTES: For TV/VCR Combo control, skip this section and perform the instructions on “Programming TV/VCR Combo Control” on page 10.
Device Type:___________________ DVD Code Device Type:___________________ AUD Code Device Type:___________________ MTS Code Device Type:___________________ TV Code Device Type:___________________ 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 AUX once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the AUX key blinks twice. 3.
4. Aim the remote control at your 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 11). 5.
7. 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 MTS) for the device you are searching for. CHECKING THE CODES If you have set up the Atlas DVR/PVR IR/UHF Remote by searching for your device code (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; it blinks once.
• Learned keys are mode-specific, so each one can store a unique function for each mode. • Do not use the following keys for learning: Device Keys, SETUP, Record (•), Tune-In Keys. • 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.
NOTE: 5. Continue holding the key on the original remote until the Atlas DVR/PVR IR/UHF Remote’s LED blinks twice. 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 23. After review, start programming again at step 1.
PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK By default, the remote control’s channel-control capabilities are locked to the set-top box. The affected keys* are 1 through 0, CH+, CH-, ENTER, and LAST. This guarantees 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 MTS once; it blinks once.
TV, so you can control TV volume while in the AUX, DVD, TV or MTS 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 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 MTS).
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 control the audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e., AUX, DVD, TV, or MTS). 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.
Using the Master Power Key 1. After programming, point the remote control at the devices and press and hold PWR for 1.5 seconds. You see the devices turn on or off according to the programmed sequence. Clearing the Master Power Key 1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the last-selected device key blinks twice. 2. Enter 9 9 5. The last-selected device key blinks twice. 3. Press PWR. The last-selected device key blinks twice and the remote exits from programming.
NOTE: Only one device can be assigned to an unused device key at a time. To Re-Assign Perform Key Sequence AUX as 2nd AUD key AUXÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆAUDÆAUX AUX as 2nd TV key AUXÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆTVÆAUX AUX as 2nd MTS key AUXÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆMTSÆAUX AUX back to AUX AUXÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆAUXÆAUX To re-assign another unused device key, substitute it for the AUX key above and then perform the sequence. For example, to re-assign an unused AUD key as a second DVD key, perform AUDÆSETUPÆ9Æ9Æ2ÆDVDÆAUD.
CHANGING YOUR REMOTE’S ID CODE In order to use your remote’s RF functions, you may have to change its ID code. The remote’s ID code was set at the factory to 0, which controls the MTS Set-top Box using IR. To change the ID code, perform the following steps: 1. Press MTS once. Then press and hold SETUP until MTS blinks twice. ‘ 2. Enter 9 5 4. 3. Press the digit for the desired remote ID code. Valid ID code numbers are 0, 1, 2, or 3.
4. The MTS key blinks twice. You have successfully changed the gateway ID in your remote. Sending the Gateway ID to the Set-top Box 1. Turn on your television and set-top box. 2. Press MTS once. Then press and hold SETUP until the MTS key blinks twice. 3. Press A. This sends the new ID to the set-top box. The set-top box displays a message indicating that the ID has been changed.
Checking the Remote’s Gateway ID Your remote can display the gateway ID currently programmed into it. To display the remote’s current gateway ID, perform the following steps: 1. Press MTS once. Then press and hold SETUP until the MTS key blinks twice. 2. Enter 9 5 7. 3. To view the code for the first digit, press 1 once. Count the number of times the MTS key blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3). 4. Repeat step 3 two more times for the remaining digits. Use 2 for the second digit, and 3 for the third digit. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Device key does not blink when you press a key. SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new AA alkaline batteries (see “Installing Batteries” on page 8). PROBLEM: Device key blinks when you press a key, but home entertainment device does not respond. SOLUTION: Make sure you are aiming the remote control at your home entertainment device and that you are within 15 feet of the device you are trying to control.
FCC NOTICE 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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 IR/ UHF Remote. • For help via the Internet, visit us at: www.urcsupport.com ©Copyright 2005 by Universal Electronics Inc.
