Universal Electronics Polaris User manual

Polaris Remote Control
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Control of Your Television and Cable Box. . . . . . . . 3
Operate Your Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operate Your Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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
Índice de Materias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manufacturer’s Codes (Códigos 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 TV’s
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.
3. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes
(Códigos 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
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.

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blink, then the code entry was
incorrect. Try steps 2 and 3 again,
using the same code.
5. 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.
To change the channel, do the following:
OPERATE YOUR TELEVISION
To turn on your television, press TV. The TV key
blinks once and your television turns on. To
4. 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.
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.
1. Use the remote control's CH+ and CH-
keys to navigate to the channel you
wish to view, one channel at a time.

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turn off your television, press TV. The TV key
blinks once and your television turns off.
To Control your television:
Note: 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:
To disable backlighting, do the following:
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-.
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.
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 remote-
control functions you’ll need to use most often.
Moreover, it’s packed with advanced, friendly features
such as:
• Preprogrammed control to operate the cable
converter supplied by your cable service provider
• Simple, two-button operation
•Nopowerkey
• Essential keys embossed for easy identification and
operation
•Backlitkeys
• 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
converter’s 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
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Use A, B, or Cto access additional cable
features (see your cable converter’s
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-on-
Demand 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.
Key Function

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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:
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. 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.
NOTE: 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.
Device Key Controls these types of devices
Cable Box (Converter)
The CBL key turns your cable box on
and off.
Te l e v i s i on
The TV key turns your television on and
off.
3. Test the remote control by pressing any mode
key (e.g., TV). If the batteries are inserted
correctly, the LED (red light) blinks once.
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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, you’ll 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.
3. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes (Códigos 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.
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.
5. 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
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.
4. 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
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Device Type:___________________
TV Code
Device Type:___________________
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.
8. 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.
2. On the remote control, press TV once; it blinks
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV
key blinks twice.
3. Enter 9 9 1. The TV key blinks twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and press TV
once.
5. Continually press and release CH+ until the
TV turns off. Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control sends
IR codes from its library to the selected
device, starting with the most popular code
first.
6. If the TV does not turn back on, slowly press
CH- until the TV turns on.
7. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV
key blinks twice.

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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. T
o find out which code is
operating your TV
:
PROGRAMMING ID LOCK
The Polaris Remote Control is locked at the factory to
operate your cable system’s cable converter. However, if
you have another brand or model of cable converter that
you would like to control, then you’ll need to perform the
following steps to unlock the ID Lock, enter a new
manufacturer’s code, and lock the ID Lock again.
1. On the remote control, press TV once; it blinks
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV
key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 0. The TV key blinks twice.
3. 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.
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key does
not blink.
4. Repeat step 3 three more times for the
remaining digits. Use 2for the second digit, 3
for the third digit, and 4for the fourth digit.
Finish writing down the code in the TV Code
boxes on page 13.

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1. Turn on the cable converter.
4. 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.
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
television’s volume through your cable box. To lock the
volume control to your cable box, perform the steps
below:
2. On the remote control, press CBL once; it
blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the CBL key blinks twice.
3. Enter 9 8 2. The CBL key blinks four times,
indicating ID Lock is unlocked.
5. On the remote control, press CBL once; it
blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the CBL key blinks twice.
6. Enter 9 8 2. The CBL key blinks twice,
indicating ID Lock is again locked.

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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, you’ll need to clear the key first (see “Clearing the
VOD Key” on page 17).
Programming the VOD Key.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the CBL key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 3. CBL blinks twice.
Your Polaris Remote Control is now locked to
control the volume of your cable box.
1. On the remote control, press CBL once; it
blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the CBL key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press VOD once.

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NOTE: 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
039.
6. To add another channel, repeat steps 1
through 5, substituting the new channel to be
added in step 4.
NOTE: Programming more than five channels on the
VOD key overwrites previous settings.
Clearing the VOD Key
The VOD key is now clear and ready for reprogramming
(see “Programming the VOD Key.” on page 16).
4. Press CBL once, followed by the channel
number to be programmed (e.g., 3 9 for
channel 39).
5. Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks
twice.
1. On the remote control, press CBL once; it
blinks once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the CBL key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The CBL key blinks twice.
3. Press VOD once.
4. Press and hold SETUP until the CBL key blinks
twice.

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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 9 9 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.

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• 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
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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 Polaris Remote
Control.
• For help via the Internet, visit us at:
www.urcsupport.com
• For help via e-mail, contact us at:
cablehel[email protected]m
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ÍNDICE DE MATERIAS
GUÍA RÁPIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programación del Control de Su Televisor y Decodificador . 21
Funcionamiento del Decodificador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Funcionamiento del Televisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Retroiluminación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Características y Funciones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cuadro de Botones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cuadro de Aparatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Instalación de las Baterías. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Programación del Control del Aparato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Búsqueda del Código . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Verificación de los Códigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Bloqueo del Volumen a Modo Decodificador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programación del Botón Vod para Canales Específicos . . . . . . . . . 35
Programación del Botón VOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Eliminación de la Memoria del Botón VOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Solución de Problemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Aviso de la FCC (Comisión Federal de las Comunicaciones). . . . . . 37
Manufacturer’s Codes (Códigos del Fabricante) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Códigos de Configuración para Televisores . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Códigos de Configuración para Decodificadores . . . . . . . . . 46
Códigos de Configuración para Combinaciones Cable/DVR/PVR . . 47
Códigos de Configuración para Combinaciones DBS/DVR/PVR . . . . 48
Códigos de Configuración para Receptores Satelitales . . . . 48
Códigos de Configuración para Combinaciones TV/DVD . . . . 50