Rotel RR-969 IR Emitter/Sensor, LCD Display, Light Button and Light Sensor, Device Buttons

8RR-969

Here is the layout of the RR-969:

IR Emitter/Sensor

The IR Emitter/Sensor is located in the top edge of the RR-969. It sends the IR commands and must be pointed at the desired component. It also receives IR codes from your other remotes during the LEARNING process.

LCD Display

The LCD DISPLAY provides information including time of day, alarm time, and status indicators. An eight char- acter alphanumeric display provides simple prompts when programming the RR-969. These indicators and prompts are noted in the appropriate sections of this manual.

In addition, the display shows a customizable label when a button is pressed.

Light Button and Light Sensor

The RR-969 provides automatic backlighting. In a dim room, the LIGHT SENSOR automatically turns on back- lighting for 6 seconds whenever a button is pressed.

In a dim room, you can manually turn on the lighting by pressing the LIGHT button on the side of the remote. The lights stay on for 6 seconds and for an additional 6 seconds each time another button is pressed.

NOTE: In a bright room, the backlighting function is disabled to save battery power.

Sliding Cover

A sliding cover conceals the buttons at the bottom of the RR-969. These buttons provide extra command func- tions used in programming and configuring the unit. Leave the sliding cover in the UP position to simplify the RR-969 for general use. Slide the cover DOWN to access the additional buttons.

Device Buttons

Ten buttons at the top of the RR-969 determine which command set is active. For example, press the AUD button and the RR-969 becomes the remote control for your Rotel Surround Sound Processor. Press the TV button and the RR-969 becomes the remote control for your TV set.

To operate the RR-969, first press the DEVICE key for the desired component. Then, press COMMAND keys to send the commands learned for that component.

NOTE: The DEVICE buttons are also used in program- ming the RR-969 and are also available for storing and sending MACROS (automatic sequences of up to 20 learned commands).

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Basic Command Buttons

This large group of buttons duplicates the functions on the remotes for your audio/video components. Each button can store commands for ten different components, selected by pressing a DEVICE key.

At the top right of this group are basic command but- tons such as Power, Volume, Channel Selection, Mut- ing, and Band.

At the top left are twelve numeric keypad buttons, used for direct track selection on a CD Player or direct chan- nel selection on a TV set.

NOTE: The ten buttons labeled 0 – 9 are also available for sending MACROS (sequences of up to 20 learned commands).

At the bottom left is a group of five rectangular buttons that duplicate the transport functions on a tape recorder or VCR (Stop, Play, Pause, etc.).

At the bottom right are nine buttons that duplicate the menu functions found on a cable or satellite TV receiver or audio/video components with an on-screen menu system. The four round buttons are used for extra func- tions, such as Last Channel, Viewing Guide, etc.

Secondary Command Buttons

Below the BASIC COMMAND buttons is a group of oval buttons which provide secondary command func- tions. To simplify the use of the RR-969, these buttons are typically concealed behind a sliding access cover.

The function of these buttons varies depending on the type of component. For example, the top two rows provide source selection when controlling a surround proces- sor and input switching or picture-in-picture functions for a VCR. A leaf overlay simplifies the use of these buttons.

Leaf Overlay

A LEAF OVERLAY provides button labels for various components. When controlling a A/V receiver, refer to the labels printed on the buttons. Flip the LEAF OVERLAY to the down position to see labels for TVs and VCRs (top group of buttons) and AM/FM tuners (bottom group). Flip the LEAF OVERLAY up to see printed labels for CD and DVD players.

POWER and Multi-Step Buttons

In addition to normal functions, the POWER Button and the five buttons labeled SHIFT, PTY, TA, TP, DISPLAY provide a special option – learning up to three commands on a single button. The first command is sent when the button is pressed once, the second command is sent the next time the button is pressed, and the third command is sent the third time the button is pressed. This feature can be used, for example, to handle a component that has separate buttons for power on and power off.