Recording Macros and Setting Timers | Onkyo USR-5RF manual

Getting the Maximum out of it

6.Recording Macros and Setting Timers

A macro enables you to send a sequence of IR commands using one single button.

By setting a time, you can activate a device at the time you prefer. See page 31.

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 32.

Recording macros

1.Tap the Macro menu button.

2.Open the macro menu and select a macro group.

3.Switch to Edit mode via the Mode button.

Empty the macro buttons 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.

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 and assign a label to the macro.

The macro is ready to be used.

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.

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Contents

USR-5RF Precautions Care Table of contents Touch the screen to start Quick StartInsert batteries Operate your components Quick reference Quick reference Quick reference Modes Intelligent Remote Controller Direct-access buttonsIntroduction Left and Right buttons Touchscreen buttonsWhich Buttons Can Be Programmed? Charging the Remote Controller AA batteries Optional recharging dock Activate the remote controller Getting StartedDefine the Brand of Your Device Defining brands by selecting Select Yes to define the brand of the device to operateTap Next Navigate through the list of brands Select your brand from the list Select a code set from the list Defining brands by searching Tap Search Select a Device Via the Home menuVia the Device menu Operate a Device Using touchscreen buttonsSending commands Scrolling IR commands Device pages Tap the button of the setting you want to adjust Adjust the SettingsTouch and hold the remote controller icon for a few seconds Use the Left and Right button to adjust the setting Second setup panel Third setup panel Getting the Maximum out of it IntroductionWorking with Modes Tap the mode you want to use To hide the Mode menuTap Programming Buttons Programming control panel buttons Programming direct-access and Left/Right Buttons Programming device itemsMake sure the device tab is active Labeling Buttons and Menu Items Labeling a buttonEdit the label Labeling a menu item Complete instruction 4 to 6 Labeling a button on Adding and Moving Devices Adding devicesMoving menu items Delete and restore DeleteDeleting a button or button function Restore Tap the item you want to restore Recording Macros and Setting Timers Recording macros Setting timers Editing macros Edit the timer Press the Left button to close the timer Editing timersOrganizing macros and timers into groups Tap Create Timer Group or Create Macro Group Using the remote controller with Radio Frequency Changing the remote controller’s RF IR Settings Switch to RF IR mode by using Mode buttonTap RF Try the devices which you just changed the RF IR settings Changing the Extender ID Choosing Another Channel Switch back to RF IR modeSelect a device that is set with RF signals Press the + and action buttons to change the Channel ChadEdit With ChadEdit you can System requirements Troubleshooting General Problems Programming Problems Recharging Problems How do I reset the Remote controller? Can I program a button to execute more than one command?How do I program source switching? How do I revert to the original configuration? Overview of Symbols Specifications Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation