Integra DTR-8.3 Recording Macros and SettingTimers, Recording macros, Editing macros

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Recording Macros and SettingTimers

A macro enables you to send a sequence of IR commands using one single button. (USA & Canadian models)

By setting a time, you can activate a device at the time you prefer. See page 76.

Note:

To record a macro or to set a timer, there must be at least one macro group or timer group in the Macro menu. To create these groups, see page 76.

Recording macros

1.Tap the Macro menu button.

2.Open the macro menu and select a group.

3.Switch to Edit mode via the Mode button.

Empty the macro buttons that appear in the macro control panel.

4. Tap the button you want to use for your macro.

5.Enter the sequence of commands you want to record.

You can navigate to any control panel you want, just as you can in Use mode.

During recording the macro, “EDIT” blinks in the display.

For example, if you want to record the sequence (turn on the AV amplifier; turn on the TV; change the TV mode to TV/VCR; turn on the DVD player; and start playback on the DVD player) as macro, do the following procedure.

1.Choose “AV amp” from the Device menu on upper right corner of the screen, and press the ON button.

2.Choose “TV” from the Device menu, and press the TV/VCR button.

3.Choose “DVD” from the Device menu, press the ON button, and press the Play button.

6.Tap the Macro menu button.

The contents of the macro appear. You can now play, edit, or close the macro.

7.Press the Left button to close the macro.

A confirmation screen appears where you can save or cancel the macro.

8.Tap Save Time or macro.

The macro is ready to be used.

For labeling the macro, refer to “Labeling Buttons and Menu Items” on page 72.

There are two extra commands you can record in a macro:

Source switching:

To record a Device menu item containing a source switching command, open the Device menu, hold down the Right button (labeled Action) and tap the device you want to switch to.

Close a device control panel:

To close a macro display of device, open the Device menu, hold down the Left button (labeled Device) and tap the device you want.

Editing macros

You can edit any macro you have recorded.

1.Open the macro group that contains the macro.

2.Switch to EDIT mode via the Mode button.

3.Tap the macro you want to edit.

The contents of the macro appear.

4.Edit the macro.

You can move or delete listed commands or you can add new commands. You can also add delays to the macro (for example, to insert a short pause between turning on a device and sending commands to it allowing the device to warm up):

1.Tap Delay.

2.Tap or to decrease or increase the length of the delay.

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Contents DTR-8.3 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents FM/AM Tuner Features FeaturesAmplifier Features Audio/Video FeaturesSupplied accessories Before using this unitConnecting the power cord Serial port Reset button Battery cover Setting up the remote controllerCharacterizing the remote controller Direct-access buttonsTouch the screen to start Setting up the remote controllerHome menu Component’s control panelIndex parts and facilities Front panelsFront door Index parts and facilities Front panel display Rear panels Remote controller Home menuAV Amp Select AV Amp on the Home menu page 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 AV amp button Listening mode buttons+/- buttons Light buttonCoaxial cable Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentImproper connection Inserted completely Rear optical jackConnecting a turntable Phono Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentConnecting your audio components Connecting a compact disc player CDConnecting a DVD player DVD Connecting your video componentsConnecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output Flow of the video signals is as followsMonitor OUT Connecting a television monitor or projector Monitor OUTSignal flow Connecting video camera, etc. Video 5 Input Speaker placement Connecting speakersIdeal speaker configuration Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playbackConnecting speakers Connecting speakersUsing the speaker labels Assembling the AM loop antenna Connecting antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Connecting the included antennasDirectional linkage Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting an AM outdoor antennaWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals When using the Zone 2 OUT terminalsBlock DTR-8.3 IR Emitter Remote controller ConnectingFrom connecting block Mini plug cable Remote controller Cabinet Signal flowRS 232 port Connections for remote controlConnecting the power cords from other devices Miscellaneous ConnectionsMiscellaneous Connections Connecting to devices with analog multi channel outputConnecting auxiliary power amplifier Connecting to an external device with 12V Trigger terminalTo change the display of the input source from Tape to MD Connecting the powerTurning on the power Turning on the power from the remote controllerBasic operation Input source buttons Master VolumeDTR-8.3 Remote controller Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.3Changing the listening mode Remote controller onlyEnjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.3 Temporarily turning off the sound Switching the displayAdjusting the bass and treble Listening with headphonesDim Adjusting the brightness of the front displayUsing the sleep time remote controller only Temporarily changing the speaker output levelsEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeTuning into a radio station Listening to a stereo radio station FM modeListening to Radio Broadcasts Listening to Radio Broadcasts Presetting a radio stationSelecting a preset radio station Erasing a preset radio stationPress the Rec Out button Recording a sourceRec Out Start recording at the recording component as desiredRecording a source Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone Using the buttons on the DTR-8.3Ex. When the CD button is pressed Zone 2 indicator Off Input source buttonsSelecting an input source using the remote controller Adjusting the volume for the remote zoneEnjoying music or videos in the remote zone Setup Menu Basic MenuAdvanced Menu Button on remote controller Setup MenuNavigating through the Setup Menu When using the buttons on the front panelHardware Setup Hardware Setup MenuSpeaker Impedance Sub-menu Surr Back/Zone Hardware SetupIR in Setup Sub-menu Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menuSpeaker Setup Speaker Setup MenuSpeaker Config Sub-menu Speaker Distance Sub-menu Speaker SetupPress the Test button Press the Test button to complete the procedure CH SelLevel Calibration Sub-menu Calibrating the speaker levelsWhen NET Audio is not selected as the input source Input SetupInput Setup Menu Initial settings for each input sourceInput Setup Digital FormatInput source selected Multichannel Character Input Sub-menu Video Setup Sub-menuIntelliVolume Sub-menu Listening Mode Preset Sub-menuTrigger Setup sub-menu Relationship between input source and listening mode Listening ModeType of software Listening Modes Input source signalsDigital Signal Processing DSP modes Tone Control Sub-menu Audio AdjustAudio Adjust Menu Setting Values Initial valueAudio Adjust Delay Sub-menuSound Effect Sub-menu Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu LFE Level Sub-menuMono Sub-menu Surround Sub-menu THX Sub-menu Re-EQ Setting Tone ControlListening mode Treble BassVolume Setup Sub-menu PreferencePreference Menu OSD Position Sub-menu Headphones Level Sub-menuOSD Setup Sub-menu PreferenceAdjust the Settings Using the Remote ControllerWorking with Modes Using the Remote ControllerTap the mode you want to use To hide the Mode menuSelecting a Device Tap Next Define the Brand ofYour DeviceSelect a device in the Home menu Select Yes to define the brand of the device to operateDefine the Brand of Your Device Select your brand from the listSelect a code set from the list Tap OK when the device reacts Defining brands by searchingTap Search Programming Buttons Programming control panel buttonsTo 8 inches 15 to 20 cm Make sure the device tab is active Programming direct-access and Left/Right ButtonsProgramming Buttons Programming device itemsEdit the label Labeling Buttons and Menu ItemsLabeling a button Labeling a menu itemAdding and Moving Devices Adding devices Moving menu itemsAdding macros Delete Delete and restoreRestore Tap the item you want to restoreRecording Macros and SettingTimers Recording macrosEditing macros Recording Macros and Setting Timers Setting timersOrganizing macros and timers into groups Changing the remote controller’s RF IR Settings Switch to RF IR mode by using the Mode buttonTap RF Choosing Another Channel With ChadEdit you can Additional informationChadEdit Optional recharging dock USA and Canadian models onlyHow do I revert to the original configuration? Can I program a button to execute more than one command?How do I program source switching? How do I reset the Remote controller?Overview of Symbols Troubleshooting guide Video and Audio Troubleshooting guideRemote controller will not switch modes General Problems Display is blankRemote controller shuts itself off Remote controller will not edit, label or delete commandsIf one of the messages shown below appears Than 0 % total harmonic SpecificationsAll channels Total harmonic distortionSpecifications Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Net-Tune Features Internet radio featuresConnecting the DTR-8.3 to your Ethernet Network Enjoying Internet radio Playing a music file saved on the Audio Network Server Net a Select NetA on the Home menu 1/3 2/3 Using the Alphanumeric keysTo cancel the operation Use the / buttons to select one of the menuNetwork Setup Menu Configuring Various SettingsMAC Address Sub-menu Configuring Various SettingsProxy Setup Sub-menu IP Address Sub-menuTroubleshooting guide SpecificationsAppendix

DTR-8.3 specifications

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