Harman-Kardon AVR 8500 Macro Programming, Press the AVR Selector, Erasing Macro Commands

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Programming the Remote

3.Press and release the same Input Selector

45again for the device whose codes you wish to erase.

4.Press the 8 button Hthree times.

5.The Program/SPL Indicator 2will turn off, the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once and the Program/SPL Indicator 2will flash green three times to indicate that the codes have been erased.

To erase all codes that have been programmed to all devices in the remote, follow these steps:

1. Press any Input Selector 45and also

the Learn button

.

2.When the red LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator 2 flashes amber, release the buttons.

3.Press and release the same Input Selector

45again.

4.Press the 9 button Hthree times.

5.The Program/SPL Indicator 2will turn off, the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once and the Program/SPL Indicator 2will flash green three times after some seconds to indicate that the codes have been erased.

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR’s remote control. Once programmed, a macro will send out

up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-deter- mined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices, or other common tasks. The AVR’s remote can store up to five separate macro com- mand sequences, one that is associated with the Power On button 3, and four more that are

accessed by pressing the Macro buttons

.

1. To start programming a macro, press the

Mute button and the Macro button to be programmed or the Power-Onbutton

3at the same time. Note that the latest

selected Input Selector will light red, and the Program/SPL Indicator 2will flash amber.

2.Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step. Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps, each button press, including those used to change devices, counts as a step.

The Program/SPL Indicator 2will flash green twice to confirm each button press as you enter commands.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power On of any device during a macro sequence, press the

Mute button . DO NOT press the Power ON button 3.

•Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector button 4before functions are changed to another device. This is also needed for the AVR Selector button 5itself, as long as it’s not lit red and AVR functions shall be pro- grammed.

3.When all the steps have been entered, press the Sleep button 9to enter the commands. The red light under the Input Selector

45will blink and then turn off and the Program/SPL Indicator 2will flash green twice to confirm the macro to be programmed.

Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR, TV and a Sat-Receiver, follow these steps:

• Press the Macro 1 button and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them.

•Note that the Program/SPL Indicator will flash amber.

•Press the AVR Selector 5.

•Press the Mute button to store the AVR’s power on command.

•Press the VID 2 Input Selector button 4to indicate the next command is for “TV”.

•Press the Mute button to store the TV Power On Command.

•Press the VID 3 Input Selector button 4 to indicate the next command is for “Sat- Receiver”.

•Press the Mute button to store the Sat- Receiver Power On command.

•Press the Sleep/Channel Up button 9to complete the process and store the macro sequence.

After following these steps, each time you press

the Macro 1 button , the remote will send all Power On commands.

Erasing Macro Commands

To remove the commands that have been pro- grammed into one of the Macro buttons, follow these steps:

1. Press the Mute button

and the Macro

button

that contains the commands you

wish to erase.

 

2.Note that the Program/SPL Indicator 2 will flash amber, and the red LED under the Input Selector 45last used will turn on.

3.Within ten seconds, press the Surround Mode Selector/Channel Down button A.

4.The red LED under the Selector will go out, and the Program/SPL Indicator 2will turn green and flash three times before it goes out.

5.When the Program/SPL Indicator 2goes out, the Macro has been erased.

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Contents Power for the Digital Revolution AVR 8500 Audio/ Video ReceiverTable of Contents Declaration of ConformityHdcd Decoding for Superb CD Playback Description and FeaturesIntroduction IntroductionImportant Safety Information Safety InformationUnpacking Home THX Mode Selector Press this Power Indicator #Preset Station SelectorHeadphone Jack $Stereo Mode Selector /› Button Front Panel ControlsTo select between the Optical DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete DTS-ES 6.1 MatrixDTS + NEO6 Coaxial ÓFront Panel Information Display Multi Indicator Auto IndicatorFront Panel Information Display Channel Direct Inputs If an external Rear Panel ConnectionsRear Panel Connections Unswitched Outlet Power On Button Power Off ButtonProgram/SPL Indicator Surround Mode SelectorMain Remote Control Functions Channel Direct InputsMain Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop ˚ MuteAudio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Video Connection Notes Scart A/V ConnectionsComponent Video Inputs . Note that even Important Note for Adapter CablesImportant Note for the Use SCART-Cinch Adapters Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and greySystem and Power Connections AC Power Connection Speaker PlacementSpeaker Selection System Configuration System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display First Turn OnInput Setup Optional, external power amplifiers Speaker Setup¤ Button Dto begin the speaker configura- tion process Front panel orSubwoofer SurroundOn the remote so that Sublfe appears in the on-screen menu Within five seconds, either press ⁄/¤ buttons Surround SetupTHX Surround EX and DTS Adjustments for Other Inputs Settings Independent of the Input SelectedDelay Settings On the remote. Then press the ⁄/¤ buttons Night Mode SettingsOutput Level Adjustment To select the DOLBYmenu see figTurn off the OSD system if it is in use Using EzSetPress and hold the SPL Indicator Select So that on is highlightedWhen all channels have the same output level Sensor and Indicator offMenu Bass Peak Limiter Surround Mode Chart OperationHall Dolby 3 StereoTheater OFF StereoBasic Operation Controls and Use of HeadphonesSource Selection Digital Audio Playback Surround Mode SelectionOne of the most important features Until Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display ˆPCM Audio Playback Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Surround EX MP3 Audio PlaybackDigital Bitstream Indicators Selecting a Digital SourceEand adjust to accommodate it Speaker/Channel IndicatorsOFF Indicator off Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsIndicator Select Tape RecordingTo change the output level Memory BackupChannel/8-Channel Direct Input Will not functionTurn On Volume Level Advanced FeaturesSpeaker Reset Advanced FeaturesSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentMultiroom Operation InstallationMultiroom Setup Multiroom OperationTuner Operation Basic Tuner OperationRDS Operation Direct Code Entry Time. When the Program/SPL IndicatorProgramming the Remote with Codes Auto-Search MethodLearning Codes from a Remote Programming the RemoteCode Readout Erasing Learned CodesMacro Programming Erasing Macro CommandsPress the AVR Selector Remote With Other Devices Volume Punch-ThroughProgrammed Device Functions 4and the Mute buttonChannel Control Punch-Through Selector buttonResetting the Remote Memory Function List Function ListScan Scan + Rewind Play Fast Fwd Record Stop Pause Power On Power Off Mute TV Select Channel +Power On Power Off VID 3 Select Channel + Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ClearProcessor Reset Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications Harman Consumer International

AVR 8500 specifications

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