Programming the Remote

The AVR 140 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR’s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the conve- nience of a single universal remote control.

Programming the Remote with Codes

As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully programmed for all AVR functions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks as well as the navi- gation controls for the Apple iPod. In addition, by following one of the methods below, you may pro- gram 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 separate setup-code guide 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 differ- ent choices.

2.Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote.

3.Press and hold both the Input Selector 4 for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,

TV) and the Mute button at the same time. When the Program Indicator 2turns amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds.

4. If the unit you wish to program into the

AVR remote has a remotable Power on/off func- tion, follow these steps:

a. Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to be programmed, and enter the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttons H. If the unit being programmed turns off, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input Selector 4again, and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry.

b. If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code numbers until the equipment turns off. At this point, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input Selector 4again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry.

5.If the Power function of the unit to be pro- grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps

(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step

3 must be repeated first):

a. Enter the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttons Hand press the Input Selector 4again. Press the remote button of any transport function remotable with the unit, e.g. Pause or Play P. If the unit being programmed starts that function, the correct code has been entered.

b. If the unit does not start the function whose button was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5a above with the next three-digit code number listed in the setup code table for that brand and product type, until the unit reacts properly on the transport function transmitted.

6.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.

7.If the unit does not react to any code entered, if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in the separate setup-code guide, or if not all functions operate properly, try programm- ing the remote with the Auto Search Method.

Note on Using the AVR remote with a Harman Kardon CD Recorder.

As shipped from the factory. the remote is programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD players. It can also control most functions of the Harman Kardon CD-Recorders (see function list on page 40) too after the code ”002” is entered on the CD Selector button 4as described above. For returning to the CD player control commands the code ”001” must be entered.

Auto-Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s remote is not listed in the code tables in the sep- arate setup-code guide or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to pro- gram the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows. Note that the Auto Search method works only with units whose Power func- tions can be remoted:

1.Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR remote.

2.Press and hold both the Input Selector 4 for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,

TV) and the Mute button at the same time. When the Program Indicator 2turns amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds.

3.To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro- grammed, point the AVR remote towards the unit to be programmed, and press and hold the but- tonD. This will send out a series of codes from

the remote’s built-in data base, with each flash of the red light under the Input Selector 4indi- cating that a code has been sent. When the device to be programmed turns off,immediately release the buttonD. Note that it may take one minute or more until the right code is found and the unit turns off.

4.When the button was not released in time after the unit turned off, the proper code will be ”overrun”. That’s why a function test should be made: Turn the unit on again and, while the Input Selector 4still lights red, press the buttonDonce, than the ¤ button Donce too. When the unit turns off, the right code was found, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re- find the correct, while the Input Selector 4 still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the ¤ button Drepeatedly to step backwards through the codes available and observe the reaction of the unit at each press. As soon as the unit turns off the correct code is found.

5.Press the Input Selector 4again, and note that the red light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry.

6.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 differ- ent combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power control works, but the volume, channel and transport controls, 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.

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 Selector 4 for the device you wish to find the code for and

the Mute button at the same time. Note that the Program Indicator 2will initally turn amber and begin flashing. Release the but- tons and begin the next step within

20 seconds.

2.Press the Set button F. The Program Indicator 2will then blink green 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. Note that a rapid sequence of three blinks is 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 four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164.

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JBL AVR 140 owner manual Programming the Remote with Codes, Code Readout, Direct Code Entry, Auto-Search Method

AVR 140 specifications

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