Polaris Remote Control Control Remoto Polaris
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide. Program Control of Your Television and Cable Box. Operate Your Cable Box. Operate Your Television. Turn on Backlighting. 5
Introduction. 7 Features and Functions. 8 Key Charts. 9 Device Table. 11 Installing Batteries. 11 Programming Device Control. 12 Searching for Your Code. 13 Checking the Codes. 14 Programming ID Lock. 14 Locking the Volume to your Cable Box. 15 Programming the VOD Key for Specific Channels. 16 Programming the VOD Key. 16 Clearing the VOD Key. 17 Troubleshooting. 18 FCC Notice. 18 Additional Information. 19 ndice de Materias. 20 Manufacturers Codes (Cdigos del Fabricante). 39 Setup Codes for TVs. 39 Setup Codes for Cable Boxes/Converters. 46 Setup Codes for Cable/DVR/PVR Combination. 47 Setup Codes for DBS/DVR/PVR Combos. 48 Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers. 48 Setup Codes for TV/DVD Combos. 50

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QUICK START GUIDE
Welcome to the Polaris Remote Control Quick Start Guide. To start using your remote control right away, just follow the steps below. Note: This Quick Start Guide assumes your Polaris Remote Control has battery power. If your remote control does not have power, please refer to the section, See Installing Batteries on page 11. Your Polaris Remote Control was designed for comfort, convenience, and simplicity. Use the TV and CBL keys to turn the power on and off for your television and cable box. The Volume and Mute keys are locked to control your TVs volume, and all other functions control your cable box.
PROGRAM CONTROL OF YOUR TELEVISION AND CABLE BOX
You can control your television and your cable box with your Polaris Remote Control. Follow these steps to program device control. Note: Please refer to Device Table on page 11 to find out which devices you can program onto each device key. 1. Turn on the device you wish to control. 2. Press the appropriate device key (either TV or CBL). The key blinks once. Then press and hold the SETUP key until the selected device key blinks twice. 3. Use the Manufacturers Codes (Cdigos del Fabricante) on page 39 to locate the type of device and its brand name. Enter the first four-digit code for that device and brand. If the code is correct, the device key blinks twice. If the key emits a single, long

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blink, then the code entry was incorrect. Try steps 2 and 3 again, using the same code. Aim the remote control at the device you want to control. Press the key for that device once (either TV or CBL). If the device turns off, then you have successfully programmed your remote control for that device. If the device does not turn off, then repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have found the code for that device. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the next device you want to control (either your television or cable box).

OPERATE YOUR CABLE BOX

Your Polaris Remote Control is now ready to operate your cable box. You can use your remote control to turn your cable box on and off, and to change the channel. 1. To turn on your cable box, press CBL. The CBL key blinks once and your cable box turns on. To turn off your cable box, press CBL. The CBL key blinks once and your cable box turns off. To change the channel, do the following: 1. Use the remote control's CH+ and CHkeys to navigate to the channel you wish to view, one channel at a time.

OPERATE YOUR TELEVISION

To turn on your television, press TV. The TV key blinks once and your television turns on. To

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turn off your television, press TV. The TV key blinks once and your television turns off. To Control your television: 1. Use the VOL key to raise or lower the volume of your television. To raise the volume, press VOL+. To lower the volume, press VOL-.
See Key Charts on page 9 to get an overview of the functions of all the keys available on your Polaris Remote Control.

TURN ON BACKLIGHTING

Your Polaris Remote Control has a feature that allows backlighting of all its keys. When backlighting is turned on, the keys to your remote control are lit when you press them. To enable backlighting, do the following: 1. Quickly press SETUP twice. All the keys to your remote control are lit for a few seconds, allowing you to easily see them in low-light conditions. After you have activated backlighting, any time you press a key, the selected device key (either TV or CBL) blinks once. After the device key blinks, all the keys on your Polaris Remote Control are lit for a few seconds. To disable backlighting, do the following: 1. Quickly press SETUP twice. Keys no longer are lit when you press them. The selected device key (either TV or CBL) still blinks once when you press a key.

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Congratulations! You can now use your Polaris Remote Control to operate the most essential functions of your home entertainment system. To learn more about this remote control's convenient features, please refer to the rest of this User Guide, starting with the section, Features and Functions on page 8.

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INTRODUCTION
The Polaris Remote Control by Universal Electronics is our latest generation universal remote control. It provides easy and comfortable access to the remotecontrol functions youll need to use most often. Moreover, its packed with advanced, friendly features such as: Preprogrammed control to operate the cable converter supplied by your cable service provider Simple, two-button operation No power key Essential keys embossed for easy identification and operation Backlit keys Code Search to help program control of older or discontinued components Before using the product, you 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 the Polaris 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 Device Table on page 11.

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Key Charts Key
Function Use SETUP for all programming sequences. Quickly press SETUP twice to enable backlighting of all the keys on your Polaris Remote Control. After backlighting has been enabled, quickly press SETUP twice to disable backlighting. To turn on your television or cable box, press TV or CBL once. 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. When backlighting is enabled, all the keys on your remote control are lit when you press any key. Use GUIDE to display the program guide. Press MENU once to display available interactive services. Use INFO to display the current channel and program information. Use DAY+ (or DAY-) to move a day forward (or back) on your cable converters program guide. 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. Use EXIT to exit out of your cable converters menu and guide.

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Function Use A, B, or C to access additional cable features (see your cable converters manual). Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower) the TV 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.
Press MUTE once to turn the sound off or on. Press LAST once to recall the last channel. Press VOD to switch to Video-onDemand services available through your cable set-top box. You can also program this key to tune in to your favorite channel. Use REPLAY to command your cable box to instantly replay the last 7 seconds of a program you are watching. Press LIST once to display a list of recorded shows on your DVR/PVR. Press LIVE to return to watching live TV. Use REC, REW, PLAY, FFWD, STOP, and PAUSE to control a DVR/PVR. To record in the VCR mode, press REC twice.
Use the keypad numbers (1-9, and 0) to directly tune channels (e.g., 09).
Use SWAP to swap the content being viewed. Applicable for cable boxes equipped with DVR service.

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Device Table NOTE: Please refer to the table below when performing the instructions in Programming Device Control on page 12. After programming, the Polaris Remote Control can control the following types of devices: Device Key Controls these types of devices Cable Box (Converter) The CBL key turns your cable box on and off. Television The TV key turns your television on and off.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. 2. 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. When batteries need replacement, the remote control ceases to operate. Replace the batteries and the unit is restored to its full functionality, complete with your favorite settings. www.urcsupport.com 11
PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL
The Polaris Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate the cable box (converter) provided by your cable company, and an RCA TV. To control devices other than the default brands, perform the following steps; otherwise skip this section. NOTE: If you have another brand of cable converter you would like to control, youll need to unlock the cable ID Lock before changing the converter code (see Programming ID Lock on page 14). 1. Turn on a device. 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 (i.e., TV or CBL); it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the selected mode key blinks twice.

Use the Manufacturers Codes (Cdigos del Fabricante) starting on page 39) to locate 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 blinks twice. 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. Aim the remote control at the device (either TV or CBL) and press the key for that device 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 13). Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other device you want the remote control to operate (either TV or CBL). For future reference, write down each working device code in the boxes on the following page. CBL Code

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Device Type:___________________ TV Code
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SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE

If your home entertainment device does not respond to the Polaris 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. To search for a code for your TV: 1. Turn on your TV. 2. On the remote control, press TV once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice. 3. Enter 1. The TV key blinks twice.
Aim the remote control at the TV and press TV once. Continually press and release CH+ until the TV turns off. Stop when the TV turns off. In the search mode, the remote control sends IR codes from its library to the selected device, starting with the most popular code first. If the TV does not turn back on, slowly press CH- until the TV turns on. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV key blinks twice.
To search for the code of your cable box, repeat steps 1 through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g., CBL) for the cable box.

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CHECKING THE CODES
If you have set up the Polaris Remote Control by searching for your device code (on the previous page), you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. To find out which code is operating your TV: 1. On the remote control, press TV once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks twice.
Enter 0. The TV key blinks twice.

NOTE: 4.

To view the code for the first digit, press 1 once. Count the number of times the TV key blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3) and write down the number in the leftmost TV Code box on page 13. If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key does not blink. Repeat step 3 three more times for the remaining digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit. Finish writing down the code in the TV Code boxes on page 13.

PROGRAMMING ID LOCK

The Polaris Remote Control is locked at the factory to operate your cable systems cable converter. However, if you have another brand or model of cable converter that you would like to control, then youll need to perform the following steps to unlock the ID Lock, enter a new manufacturers code, and lock the ID Lock again.

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Turn on the cable converter. On the remote control, press CBL once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.
Enter 2. The CBL key blinks four times, indicating ID Lock is unlocked.
Perform the instructions under Programming Device Control on page 12 to program device control for the desired cable converter. When you are done, perform steps 5 and 6 on this page to again lock the ID Lock. On the remote control, press CBL once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.
Enter 2. The CBL key blinks twice, indicating ID Lock is again locked.
LOCKING THE VOLUME TO YOUR CABLE BOX
Normally, the Polaris Remote Control is locked to control the volume of your television only. However, if you have an older television that does not have a remote control for the volume, you have to control your televisions volume through your cable box. To lock the volume control to your cable box, perform the steps below:

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On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.
Enter 3. CBL blinks twice. Your Polaris Remote Control is now locked to control the volume of your cable box.
PROGRAMMING THE VOD KEY FOR SPECIFIC CHANNELS
The Polaris Remote Control includes one programmable tune-in key: the VOD (Video on Demand) key. The VOD key can be programmed to remember five of your favorite cable channel settings. If you want to change the cable channels you previously programmed into the VOD key, youll need to clear the key first (see Clearing the VOD Key on page 17). Programming the VOD Key. 1. On the remote control, press CBL once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.
Enter 5. The CBL key blinks twice.

Press VOD once.

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Press CBL once, followed by the channel number to be programmed (e.g., for channel 39). If you are programming a channel for a Digital Cable Converter, you need to enter all channels in a 3-digit channel format. For example, to program channel is 39, enter 9. Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.

6. NOTE:

To add another channel, repeat steps 1 through 5, substituting the new channel to be added in step 4. Programming more than five channels on the VOD key overwrites previous settings.
Clearing the VOD Key 1. On the remote control, press CBL once; it blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.

Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks twice.
The VOD key is now clear and ready for reprogramming (see Programming the VOD Key. on page 16).

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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 11). 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. PROBLEM: The remote control does not control home entertainment devices or commands are not performing properly. SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the device brand being set up. Make sure all devices can be operated with an infrared remote control. PROBLEM: Tried Search Method and still could not find a working code. SOLUTION: Try the Search Method again after clearing out the device key as follows: a. Press and hold SETUP until device key blinks twice. b. Enter 2. c. Press and release the device key to be cleared twice.

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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. www.urcsupport.com 18
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

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