Universal Electronics ATLAS XL User manual

ATLAS XL

Universal Remote Control

(Control Remoto Universal)

User’s Guide

(Guía Del Usuario)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features And Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programming Device Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programming TV/VCR Combo Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Searching For Your Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Checking The Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To De-Activate Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To Re-Activate Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using The Master Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Program The Master Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Operate The Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Clear The Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reassigning Device Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Example – Programming A Favorite Channel . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Clear A Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Unlock Volume Control For A Single Device

(Individual Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Unlock All Volume Control

(Global Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Lock Volume Control To One Mode

(Global Volume Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Instructions To The User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Guía Del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Codes For Audio Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Codes For Audio Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Codes For DVD Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setup Codes For TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setup Codes For VCRs And PVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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INTRODUCTION

The Atlas XL Universal Remote Control by Universal

Electronics is our latest generation universal remote con-

trol. Its sophisticated technology allows you to consolidate

up to four of your original home entertainment remote con-

trols into one easy-to-use product.Moreover, it’s packed

with advanced features such as:

• Preprogrammed control to operate the cable converter

supplied by your cable service provider

• Master Power key for master on/off control of your

home entertainment equipment with a single keystroke

• Channel Lock to lock channel selection only to the

cable converter

• Volume Lock to lock volume controls to one mode or

individual modes

• Device Key Reassignment to remotely control

a second (duplicate) device

• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular functions

• Code library for popular video and audio devices

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.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Use the illustration below to locate features on theAtlas XL

Universal Remote Control.Then study the Key Charts (on

the next two pages) to learn how they function.

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Key Charts

Use SETUP for all programming

sequences.

Press POWER once to turn on or off

a home entertainment device.

Press AUD,VCR,TV,orCBL once

to select a home entertainment

device to control. Each device key

has an embedded LED (red light)

that blinks upon selection and

indicates that the remote control is

working and is sending signals.

Use GUIDE to display the program

guide.

Use EXIT to exit out of your cable

converter’s menu and guide.

Use INFO to display the current

channel and program information.

Press MENU (SETTINGS) once to

display available interactive

services and to access additional

cable features.

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 programs

from the program guide.

Use PAGE+ (or PAGE-) to page up

(or page down) through menu

screens and the program guide.

Press MUTE once to turn the sound

off or on.

Use DAY+ (or DAY-) to move a day

forward (or back) on your cable

converter’s program guide.

Press PPV once to view available

Pay-Per-View events.

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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.

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.

A,B,andCare reserved for future

services.

Use the keypad (1~9,and0) to

directly select channels (e.g.,09).

For amplifiers/receivers, use the

keypad to select inputs 1 through 10.

Press LAST once to recall the last

channel. For PVRs, use LAST to

select live or recorded video.

Use #to access extra cable features

(see your cable converter’s manual).

In all modes except CBL,use these

keys to control aVCR, DVD player,

or PVR.To record in the VCR mode,

press REC twice. In the CBL mode,

use these keys (except REC) for

iCONTROL (i.e.,Video On Demand

or VOD).

After programming, press MACRO

once to run a macro (see Using

Macros on page 16).

Use BYPASS to view other video

sources (A or B) instead of cable.

Use TV/VCR to view TV or video

programs. For amplifiers/receivers,

use this key for input or output.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. On the back of the remote control, push the

tab and lift off the battery cover.

2. Locate the two (2) enclosed AA batteries.

Match the + and – marks with those in the

battery case, then insert them.

3. Align the cover’s keys with the case’s holes

and press the cover back into place.The tab

should click when the cover is locked.

4. Test the unit by pressing POWER and any

mode key (e.g., TV).If the batteries are

inserted correctly, the selected mode key will

blink once.

NOTE: When batteries need replacement, the remote control will

cease to operate. Replace the batteries and the unit will be restored

to its full functionality, complete with your favorite settings.

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PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL

The Atlas XL Universal Remote Control is preprogrammed

to operate the cable converter provided by your cable

service provider, an RCA TV, an RCAVCR, and a Pioneer

audio receiver.

To control devices other than the default brands,perform

the following steps; otherwise skip this section:

NOTES: To control a DVD player, program the VCR key. To control

a PVR, program the VCR key. To control a stereo amplifier or

receiver, program the AUD key. For TV/VCR Combo control, skip

this section and perform the instructions on page 10.

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

(e.g., AUD,VCR,orTV). Press and hold

SETUP until the selected mode key blinks

twice, then release SETUP.

3. Use the Manufacturer’s Codes (starting on

page 42) to locate the 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 POWER 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 11).

NOTE: If the device does not have a POWER key,

press the (Play) key.

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5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each device you

want the remote control to control. For future

reference,write down each working device

code in the following boxes:

AUD Code

VCR Code

TV Code

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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 VCR once.

Press and hold SETUP until the VCR key

blinks twice, then release SETUP.

3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR Combos (on

page 47) to locate the brand name and then

enter the first four-digit code for your TV/VCR

Combo. If you perform this procedure

correctly, the VCR key will blink twice.

NOTE: If the VCR key did not blink twice after

entering 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 control (see Programming Device

Control on page 8).

4. Aim the remote control at your TV/VCR

Combo and press POWER 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 (see Searching For Your Code on the

next page).

5. For future reference,write down each working

device code in the boxes below:

TV/VCR Code

TV Code

(if used)

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