Harman Kardon AVR100 Owners Manual - Page 25

Programming the Remote The AVR 100 includes a powerful remote control that is preset to operate all AVR functions and most Harman Kardon products. In addition, the remote contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including DVD and LD players, TV sets and VCRs. Once the remote is programmed with the codes for the equipment in your system, you may eliminate most other remotes, replacing them with of a single, universal remote control. Programming the Remote As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully programmed for all AVR 100 functions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, CD and DVD players, and cassette decks. In addition, by following one of the methods below, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers. Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products. 1. Use the tables in the following pages to determine the three-digit code or codes that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV), and the specific brand name. If there is more than one number for a brand, make note of the different choices. 2. Turn on the product you wish to program into the AVR 100 remote. 3. Press and hold both the Device Selector a for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button 32 at the same time. Hold both buttons until the Program/Command Indicator 37 stays lit. Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on, and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates. 4. Point the remote towards the unit to be programmed, and enter the three digit code number using the Numeric keys o. If the Program/Command Indicator 37 blinks three times, the code is NOT valid and a correct code must be entered. If the code was valid, look at the product being programmed to see if it turned off. 5. Press the Device Selector a once to store the command and note that the Program/Command Indicator 37 will then go out. Proceed to step #7; if the unit does not turn off, proceed to step #6 within 20 seconds. 6. If the unit to be programmed remains on, enter any additional codes that appear in the charts on the following pages. Follow the instructions in steps #4 and #5 to make certain that the code is valid, and to see if the unit responds. If no code appears to properly operate the device, press the Device Selector a and try programming the remote with the Auto Search Mode. 7. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certain that not only does the Power control work, but that the volume, channel and transport controls work as they should. If functions do not work properly, you may need to use a different remote code. 8. If a code cannot be entered to turn the unit off, if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual, or if not all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 100's remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows: 1. Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR 100 remote. 2. Press the Input Device Selector a for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button 32 at the same time. Hold both buttons until the Program/Command Indicator 37 lights. Note that the next step must take place while the indicator is on, and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates. 3. Point the remote towards the device to be programmed. Press either one of the Surround Mode Selector buttons 33 and observe the device to see if it turns off. If it does turn off, press the Device Selector a and note that the Program/Command Indicator 37 will go out. If the unit does NOT turn off, press one of the Surround Mode Selector buttons 33 again within 20 seconds. Repeat the process until the unit being programmed turns off; remember that if no button is pushed on the AVR remote within 20 seconds, it will exit from the programming mode without storing any code data. 4. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power on/off control works, but that the volume, channel and transport controls also do, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method. NOTE: • Device codes may only be assigned to the TV/V1, VCR/V2 and DVD buttons. • The V3 button may not be programmed for device codes. • The DVD button may be programmed with the codes for either a DVD player or LD player. • The CD and Tape buttons are preprogrammed to operate only with Harman Kardon products. Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered, if necessary. You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button. 1. Press and hold both the Input Device Selector a for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button 32 at the same time. 2. Press the Master Volume Up button 31 . The Program/Command Indicator 37 will blink in a sequence that corresponds to the three-digit code, with a one-second pause between each digit. Count the number of blinks between each pause to determine the digit of the code. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is the number 2, and so forth. Ten blinks are used to indicate a "0". Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160. 24 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE