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Acoustic Research Zentral AV Remote Control Setup Manual

Acoustic Research Zentral AV Remote Control Setup Manual

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications of this product, not approved by manufacturer will void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
AV Remote Control
for iPhone® / iPod® touch
Setup Guide
1. Unpack ................................................................................... 2
2. Set up the Zentral Receiver ........................................ 2
3. Pair your BlackBerry
with the Zentral Receiver.............................................6
4. Download the App .......................................................... 7
5. Set up your AV Remote account ............................. 7
TOC to be updated
Home Entertainment devices ....................................8
Using the Zentral AV Remote ..................11
Using UnifyGuide ..........................................15
Troubleshooting ........................................... 19

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AV Remote Control for iPhone® / iPod® touch This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications of this product, not approved by manufacturer will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 2: Unpack

    You’re just a few steps from unlocking the true potential of your iPhone® or iPod® touch with the Zentral AV Remote Control. Just follow the directions in this Setup Guide—soon you’ll be in control of your home entertainment devices, all from the convenience of the Zentral App.
  • Page 3 Using the IR emitter wire: Using the Zentral Using a combination of Receiver’s built-in IR both methods: The IR This works for hidden or emitter: This works for out-of-sight devices. emitter wire for hidden devices facing the Zentral devices, and the Zentral Receiver or directly above Receiver’s built-in IR emitter for your TV.
  • Page 4 Using the Zentral Receiver’s built-in IR emitters IMPORTANT: When using the built-in IR emitters, correct placement of the Zentral Receiver is crucial. There must be a clear line of sight between the front or top emitters and the remote control sensor on the device(s) you want to control. The Zentral Receiver blasts IR commands in two directions: up and forward.
  • Page 5 2. Find the IR sensor on each of the devices you want Satellite to control using the IR emitter wire—it’s usually on receiver Remote the device’s front panel. sensors player receiver 3. Place a node from the IR emitter wire over each Satellite receiver device’s IR sensor: • Remove the protective film from the node. player • Stick the node directly on the device’s IR sensor. receiver 4. Plug the Zentral Receiver’s power adapter into the DC Input jack on the back of the Zentral Receiver. Plug the other end into a standard wall outlet or surge protector.

  • Page 6: With The Zentral Receiver

    Pair your iPhone or iPod touch with the Zentral Receiver Before you can establish a Bluetooth connection between your iPhone / iPod touch and the Zentral Receiver, you must first pair the two. 1. From the home screen on your iPhone or iPod touch, press the Settings icon. Note: Zentral Apps work with iPod touch second generation or later only. 2. In the Settings screen, press General.

  • Page 7: Download The App

    Download the App Once you’ve paired, you’re ready to install the application (or “App”) on your iPhone or iPod touch that allows it to control your Zentral Receiver. Go to the App Store and search for “Acoustic Research Zentral AV Remote.” Click on the FREE button to install. Enter your App Store password. The application starts installing to your iPhone/iPod touch. Note: If you’re getting the app through your computer, you’ll have to connect your iPhone or iPod touch and sync it to access the App.

  • Page 8: Set Up The App With Your

    3. Fill in the form to create your account. Then click on iPod 7:43 PM 7:43 PM iPod Create Account Cancel Done Save Done to proceed. Note: Your password must be at least 8 John First Name Last Name characters long. Username myaccount Email...
  • Page 9 2. Get your Zentral Receiver’s 8-digit serial number from the iPod 7:41 PM 7:41 PM iPod Add New Room Cancel Save Save bottom of the Zentral Receiver (for example, “1A2B-3D4C,” Hub Serial Number BE12-34DF with the dash). Enter it in the space provided. Then enter Room Name Living Room the name of the room where you’ve set up the Zentral Receiver. Press Done when you’ve finished. 3. The App confirms that you’ve successfully added the room. Press the room you just created.
  • Page 10 8. The next screen displays a group of buttons to test with 7:50 PM iPod iPod 7:50 PM Samsung Back Save Save your device, along with the codes available for your brand. Ch + Select a code from the bottom of the screen to test. Then Power Menu Menu...

  • Page 11: Using The Zentral Av Remote

    Using the Zentral AV Remote The AR Zentral AV Remote provides three ways of controlling your home entertainment devices. Activity Control operates several devices at once, based on 8:31 PM iPod iPod 8:31 PM Basement what you want to do with your home entertainment devices. If Save Edit Activity Control you choose Watch DVD, for example, play/pause/forward/re- Watch DVD verse commands are automatically sent to the DVD player and...
  • Page 12 How Zentral AV Remote Buttons work iPod iPod 8:18 PM 8:18 PM To use a button: Press it. Basement Macro Save iPod iPod 7:53 PM 7:53 PM Samsung Samsung Samsung Back Back Back Save Save Save Save Play Play Channel and volume buttons display controls Power Pause Paus...
  • Page 13 Learning new buttons and devices If the Zentral AV Remote doesn’t have all the functionality you want from your original remotes, or if the AV Remote doesn’t have a code that controls your device, you can teach the Zentral AV Remote the buttons or new devices you want to control. How to learn a button 1.
  • Page 14 How to learn a device 1. From the App home screen, press Edit and select Add Device. 2. Select Virtual Device from the bottom of the list. 3. Enter a name for your learned device (for example, “Sony TV”). Then select Next. 4. Place your original remote less than one inch away from the front of the Zentral Receiver. Follow the prompts on the AV Remote App screens to capture the first button you want to learn from the original remote.

  • Page 15: Using Unifyguide

    1. From the AV Remote App home screen, press the Edit button and select Record Activity. Note: You can also start recording an activity directly from a button screen by pressing the Record button in the top right corner. 2. Follow the on-screen prompts to start recording the activity. Then go through the steps just as your rehearsed them.
  • Page 16 Setting up TV Listings 1. Press the TV Guide button at the bottom of the screen. The App tells you the guide hasn’t been set up yet. Press OK. 2. Press More in the top right corner of the screen. Then press Setting. 3. Enter your ZIP/postal code.
  • Page 17 Searching the TV Listings 1. In the TV Listings, press the search icon at the top of the screen. 2. Enter the term (title or keyword) you want to find in the listings. 3. In the results screen, select the program you want for more options. Setting favorite channels/programs and reminders To add a show to your favorites: Select a future showing iPod iPod 8:27 PM 8:27 PM Detail TV Guide Save of the program in the listings, then select Add Favorite Curious George Channel 30 from Jul 16, 06:30...
  • Page 18 Using favorites 1. In the TV Listings, press the More button. 2. Select My Favorite Shows to display the programs you’ve selected as your favorites. Select My Favorite Channels to display the channels you’ve selected as your favorites. 3. Select a program to see showings of that program found in the listings. Select the showing you want for more options.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Most common problems with the Zentral AV Remote can be solved by trying one of the following solutions. If you have any further questions, please call our help line toll-free at 1-800-732-6866 or visit www.ZentralHomeCommand.com. I can’t pair my iPhone or iPod touch with the I can’t control my devices. Zentral Receiver. Make sure your iPhone or iPod touch is within The Zentral Receiver is discoverable for 10 minutes Bluetooth range of the Zentral Receiver.
  • Page 20 ©2010 Audiovox Accessories Corporation 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350 Carmel, IN 46032 www.ZentralHomeCommand.com ARRZ300IP English OM 02 iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other product and service names are trademark of their respective owners.

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