Programming the Remote
The AVR 500 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most CD players and cassette decks manufactured by Harman Kardon. For increased flexibility, the remote also contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD play- ers, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other
Programming the Remote
As shipped from the factory, the remote
is fully programmed for all AVR 500 functions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD chang- ers, CD 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
2.Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR 500 remote.
3.Press and hold both the Input or Remote Selector bc for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button f at the same time. Hold both buttons until the red light under the Selector button 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 AVR 500’s remote towards the unit to be programmed, and enter the first three- digit code number using the Numeric but- tons q. If the unit turns off, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input or Remote Selector bcagain, and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry.
5.If the device to be programmed in does NOT turn off, continue to enter the
code numbers until the equipment turns off. At this point, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input or Remote Selector bc again and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry.
6.Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufac- turers use a number of different combina- tions 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.
7.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 500’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 unit that you wish to include in the AVR 500 remote.
2.Press the Input or Remote Selector b c for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button f at the same time. Hold both buttons until the red light under the button 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.
3.Point the AVR 500 remote towards the unit to be programmed, and press and hold the Surround Mode Selector
31 or the Sleep button 33 . This will send out a series of codes from the remote’s
4.Press the Input or Remote Selector bc again, and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry.
5.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 that not only the Power control works, but the volume, channel and transport con- trols, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may need to
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 reen- tered 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 or Remote Selector b c for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button f at the same time. Hold both buttons until the red light under the button 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.
2.Press the Delay button k. The red light under the Input or Remote Selector b cwill blink in a sequence that corresponds to the
Example: One blink, followed by a
For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here:
CD ______________ TAPE ______________
AUX ______________ SAT ______________
TV ______________ VCR ______________
CBL ______________DVD ________________
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