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Table of Contents

DR-3 Remote Guided Tour

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Button Function Chart

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Programming the Remote

Manual Three-Digit Code Method............................................7

Auto Search Method................................................................8

Finding the Three-Digit Code Number for a Device..................8

Teaching Method ....................................................................9

Erasing a Learned Command From a Button ........................10

Erase All Learned Commands in One Source/Device ............10

Erase All Learned Commands in All Device Modes................11

Restoring Factory Programming ..........................................11

Macro Operation

Programming the Macro Button ............................................12

Erase a Macro Sequence ......................................................12

Macro Programming Example ..............................................13

Setup Codes Chart

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The Polk Audio DR-3 Unified Learning Remote was designed to operate 
the Polk Audio Digital Solution home theater system and Polk Audio DP-1
CD/DVD player. It can also be programmed to operate most DVD and CD
players, TVs, Cable and DSS tuners as well as VCRs. By following the easy
steps in this manual, you can reduce or eliminate the need for having 
several remote controls on your coffee table. 

As nifty as it may be, the DR-3 unified remote cannot duplicate every 
function of every remote control without turning it into a nightmare of 
tiny buttons. For control of the rarely used functions of the Digital Solution
preamp/processor and the other equipment in your system, you’ll have 
to use their dedicated remotes. If you can’t find them, look under the 
sofa cushions; they’re probably there. 

All of the buttons except for the CODE, SAVE, CNCL, LEARN, LIGHT,
MACRO, VOL UP, VOL DOWN, SURROUND MODE, MUTE, SYSTEM
POWER, SUB+, SUB- and the eight MODE buttons have “learn” functions
and can learn the commands of other remote control devices.

INTRODUCTION

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Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser only that the 

DR-3 Remote Control

(the “Product”) will be free from defects in material

and workmanship for a period of three (1) year from the date of original retail
purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.  However, this Warranty will
automatically terminate prior to the expiration if you sell or otherwise transfer
the Product to any other party. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter 
be referred to as “you.” To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty
service, please fill out the Product Registration Card(s) and send it to the
Factory, at the address provided on the Product Cards(s) within ten (10) days 
of the date of purchase.

Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid
insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the
Product, or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard, Suite D, San Diego,
California 92154. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or
its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by
you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is
determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time
during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will,
at its option, repair or replace with new or reconditioned parts this Product at
no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products
become the property of Polk Audio. Products replaced or repaired under this
warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.

This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by
accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping
procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of
the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in

materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product
which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall
terminate if the Serial 
number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is
defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy
shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio,
Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of
the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. or a Polk Audio
Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for 
any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion 
may not apply to you.

All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this
expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied
Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary
from state to state.

This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States 
of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges 
and audio clubs. The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products
purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized
Distributors in such countries.

“Polk Audio,” and “The Speaker Specialists”  are trademarks of Britannia Investment

Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated.

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Summary of Contents for DR-3

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UNIFIED LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL DR 3 ...

Page 2: ...an Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Deal...

Page 3: ...eamp processor functions No matter what other device you have selected on the DR 3 remote you can always adjust the DS system volume subwoofer level mute and surround mode functions 2 LIGHT Back lights the remote buttons for 8 seconds so you can operate the remote in the dark The function of this button does not change when you enter program codes for other devices 3 MUTE Mutes the sound of the Di...

Page 4: ...tion of the Digital Solution system it acts as the Down navigation button for on screen displays 14 DISC CLEAR Acts as the Clear command for CD and DVD players Acts as the Record button for all recording devices such as VCR TIVO etc The little red dot means record This button has no function with the Digital Solution preamp processor 15 TV VCR This button opens and closes the disc drawer of CD and...

Page 5: ... 25 SLOW With most DVD players use this button to make the DVD play at a slower than normal forward speed 26 ANGLE Acts to toggle between available camera angles on selected DVDs Acts as the Live TV button on TIVO type boxes 27 ZOOM This button serves as the Zoom button with DVD players that have a zoom feature 28 Program Area These four buttons allow you to program in the codes for other remotes ...

Page 6: ...SKIP MENU I SKIP SKIP MENU MENU MENU SKIP REC DISC Clear Clear EXIT EXIT STD DISC RECORD TV VCR OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE TV DSS BYPASS TV VCR OPEN CLOSE VCR TV 1 to 0 1 to 0 1 to 0 1 to 0 1 to 0 1 to 0 1 to 0 PLUS10 PRE CH PRE CH PRE CH REPEAT SCAN DVD MENU PRE SCAN TOP MENU MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER SCAN SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB TUNE SET UP...

Page 7: ...the SOURCE POWER button Your equipment should turn On and Off 2 Turn on the equipment you wish to program NOTE From here on in you have 20 seconds to perform each step If the Source Device button light goes off you need to back up a step and do it again You can exit the set up mode by pressing the CNCL cancel button at any time in the process 3 Press and hold the CODE button for two seconds The re...

Page 8: ...e status light and the Source Device button will blink 5 Press and hold the SAVE button for two seconds to store the code The status light and the Source Device button light will blink twice and then turn off to confirm that the code has been stored Note You can verify that you have chosen the correct code by press ing the SOURCE POWER button the device should turn On and Off The status light and ...

Page 9: ... Start from the beginning for each device Detailed Instructions Place the DR 3 remote and the original remote controls on a table pointing towards each other as shown in the illustration 1 Press and hold the LEARN button on the DR 3 for two seconds The status light at the top left of the remote will glow orange 2 Select the Source Device mode in which you would like to teach the new command The So...

Page 10: ... The orange status light will flash twice and then turn off The Source Device button will turn off To Erase All the Learned Commands in One Source Device Mode NOTE You have 20 seconds to perform each step If the source button light goes off you need to back up a step and do it again You can exit by pressing the CNCL cancel button at any time in the process 1 Press and hold the LEARN button for two...

Page 11: ...e LEARN button again for 10 seconds The Status light will flash red continuously The status light will then flash green once orange once then turn off indicating that all of the learned commands in all of the Source Device modes on the remote control have been erased Restoring Factory Programming If you want to restore the DR 3 to it s original programming and oper ation press the LIGHT and POWER ...

Page 12: ...efore setting up MACRO operations Planning the sequence of commands is very important For example some devices especially TVs will not accept other commands until they are fully turned on You may have to turn on all the devices first then give them other commands later in the sequence You may need to try different command sequences to get to the right result See the example on page 13 to get a fee...

Page 13: ...ts will blink once 4 Press the CBL Source button 5 Press the SOURCE POWER button to select the TV s power command 6 Press the SYSTEM POWER button to select the Digital Solution s power command 7 Press the DVD source button 8 Press the SOURCE POWER button to select the DVD s power command 9 Press and hold the SAVE button until the red status light and the Source button lights will blink twice and t...

Page 14: ...SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 202 206 212 214 233 TOCOM 203 210 ZENITH 204 207 225 Manufacturer Brand Set Up Code Number Cable TV SPECTRICON 112 SSS 004 043 SYLVANIA 001 003 059 060 063 064 164 160 127 SYMPHONICS 052 TANDY 081 TATUNG 056 062 TECHNICS 034 080 TECHWOOD 004 TEKNIKA 003 004 024 028 043 072 101 143 TELERENT 072 TERA 172 TMK 004 TOSHIBA 015 030 040 062 101 TOTEVISION 143 UNIVERSAL 008 VIDEO CONCEP...

Page 15: ...SUBISHI 059 061 004 020 046 051 142 MTC 034 040 MULTITECH 024 034 NEC 012 023 043 048 NORDMENDE 043 Manufacturer Brand Set Up Code Number VCR OPTONICA 053 054 PANASONIC 031 070 133 140 PENTAX 004 020 031 063 PHILCO 031 034 067 PHILIPS 031 067 034 054 101 PILOT 101 PIONEER 004 021 048 PORTLAND 108 PULSAR 072 QUARTZ 014 RADIO SHACK 101 123 RCA 144 147 107 109 031 004 020 034 040 041 140 158 REALISTI...

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