Russound A-LRC1 User Manual

Press CBL, VCR, TV, 1, 2,
3, or 4 once to select a
home entertainment-
component to control.
A-LRC1 & CA-LRC1
Use the keypad (0 ~ 9)
UNIVERSAL LEARNING & PRE-
to directly select chan-
PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROLS
nels (for example, 09
or 31).
Press MUTE once to turn sound
off or on.
Press ENTER once after entering
channel numbers on some TV
models.
Use VOL + (or VOL -) to raise (or
lower) the sound volume.
Use CH + (or CH -) to select the
next higher (or lower) channel.
Press LAST once to recall the last
channel and to page back one
screen in the main menu.
Press SLEEP to activate your TV's
sleep timer. Or if none is avail-
able, press SLEEP to activate the
(C)A-LRC1's sleep timer for
automatic shut-off of your TV.
Each key press (up to four) add
15 minutes to the sleep timer.
USER GUIDE
Press INPUT once to
switch the input of the
INTRODUCTION
chosen component.
Use GUIDE to displaythe program
The (C)A-LRC1 from Russound ® is the
guide.
complete solution for all of your remote
control requirements. It is designed to
Use EXIT to exit out of the select-
operate source devices and the audio
ed component's menu or guide.
system keypad.
The (C)A-LRC1 is also customizable to
Use the cursor keys to
allow for key configurations that meet
move the cursor in the
your specific needs. It's also packed with
program guide and
these features for you to choose from:
menu screens.
• Preprogrammed technology for
Use SELECT to choose options
easy setup
from your selected component's
• Designed for use with up to
menu or guide.
seven devices
Use INFO to display current
• Inclusive audio/video library
channel and program informa-
tion.
• Dedicated operation of audio system
keypad
Press MENU to access the menu
of your chosen component.
This manual provides a basic overview
on how to set up and operate the (C)A-
Use the transport keys
LRC1. Please read the following instruc-
to control your VCR, or
tions to see how easy setup is.
CD or DVD player.
Use these keys to con-
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
trol CA-Series (use
CA-LRC1) or A-BUS
Use the Key Charts to learn how the
Multi-Source (use
(C)A-LRC1 functions.
A-LRC1) components.
Key Charts
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The LED (red light) blinks to
show that the remote control is
1. On the back of the (C)A-LRC1, push
working and is sending signals.
the tab and lift off the battery cover.
Use SETUP for all programming
2. Obtain two (2) fully-charged AA
sequences.
alkaline batteries. Match the + and –
Press PWR once to turn on or off
marks on the batteries to the + and
the selected home entertainment
– marks in the battery case, then
component.
insert the new batteries.
3. Press the battery cover back into PROGRAMMING
place. The tab should click when the
TV/VCR COMBO CONTROL
cover is locked.
Perform the following instructions to
4. Test the unit by pressing PWR and
control a TV/VCR Combo:
any mode key (e.g., CBL, VCR, etc.). If
the batteries are inserted correctly, 1. Turn on the TV/VCR Combo and
the LED will blink once.
insert a video cassette.
NOTE: When batteries need replacement, NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
the (C)A-LRC1 will blink twice with every
before proceeding. We recommend
key press. Simply replace them and the
highlighting or writing down the code
remote control will be restored to its full
for the brand you wish to program
functionality, including favorite settings.
before moving onto step 2.
2. On the (C)A-LRC1, press VCR. Press
PROGRAMMING
and hold SETUP until the LED blinks
twice, then release SETUP.
COMPONENT CONTROL
3. Use the Setup Codes For TV/VCR
The (C)A-LRC1 can control up to eight
Combos (on the back side) to locate
different components. Perform the fol-
the brand name and then enter the
lowing instructions for each component
first four-digit code for your compo-
you want controlled:
nent. If performed correctly, the LED
NOTE: For TV/VCR Combo control, see the will blink twice.
next section.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
1. Turn on a component (e.g.,VCR)
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
and, if applicable, insert media,
the same code again.
(e.g., cassette or disc).
4. Aim the (C)A-LRC1 at the component
and press PWR once. It should turn
NOTE: Please read steps 2-4 completely
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
before proceeding. We recommend
highlighting or writing down the codes 2-3, trying each code for your brand
and device you wish to program before until you find one that works. If it still
moving onto step 2. does not work, try searching for the
code (see Searching For Your Code).
2. On the (C)A-LRC1, press a compo-
nent key once (i.e., CBL, VCR, TV, NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
,
key, press PLAY.
, , or ). Press and hold SETUP
until the LED blinks twice, then
5. If you've located a setup code that
release SETUP.
works, but it has a separate TV code,
you'll also need to program it into the
Components are assigned
(C)A-LRC1 to access volume control
to each component key.
as follows:
=Cable, Satellite, DSS,Vid Acc.
a. Press TV once. The LED will
=VCR, DVD, LDP,Audio Cassette,
blink twice.
DVR
=TV
b. Enter the TV code for your
=Satellite, DSS, Cable,Vid Acc.
TV/VCR Combo. If correct, the
=CD, Home Automation, MD,Amp,
LED will blink twice.
Tuner, Misc.Audio
If there is no separate TV code listed,
=Amp, Tuner, Misc Audio, Home
you will need to perform the follow-
Automation, MD
ing steps to access volume control:
=Tuner,Amp, Misc,Audio, CD, Home
Automation, MD
a. Press and hold SETUP until the
LED blinks twice, then release
3. Use the Manufacturer's Codes (on the
SETUP.
back side) to locate the the type of
component and brand name and
b. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 . The LED will
then enter the first four-digit code
blink twice.
for your component. If performed
c. Press VCR once. The LED will
correctly, the LED will blink twice.
blink twice.
NOTE: If the LED did not blink twice, then
repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering
the same code again. SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE
® 4. Aim the (C)A-LRC1 at the component
If your device does not respond to the
and press PWR once. It should turn
(C)A-LRC1 after trying all codes listed
off. If it does not respond, repeat steps
for your brand, or if your brand is not
2-3, trying each code for your brand
listed at all, try searching for your code.
until you find one that works. If it still
For example, to search for a code for
does not work, try searching for the
your TV:
code (see Searching For Your Code).
1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press TV once.
NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR
key, press PLAY. 2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each
component you want the (C)A-LRC1 3. Enter 9 - 9 - 1. The LED will
to control. blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the the Interaction of learned keys and keymover:
TV and slowly alternate between
• If both a learned function and a key-
pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the
moved function are placed on the
TV turns off.
same key, whichever was pro-
grammed last will take precedence.
NOTE: In the search mode, the (C)A-
LRC1 will send IR codes from its
• A learned function cannot be used as
library to the selected device, starting
a source for keymover. Keymover
with the most popular code first.
always uses the key's original func-
tion as the source.
5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code.
Limitations on Learning
6. To search for the codes of your other
components, repeat steps 1 through
• There are certain device codes which
5, but substitute the appropriate key
are not learnable. These include
(i.e., CBL, VCR, TV, 1, 2, 3, or 4).
multi-frequency codes (e.g.
Telefunken), some high frequency
LEARNING CAPABILITY codes, and other unusual formats.
• The learner will support IR codes
To optimize success, the learning process
with carrier frequency up to 135
should be conducted in an area where
kHz.
there is a low level of IR emission. High
levels of "natural light" or energy effi- • The unit can learn only one code per
cient fluorescent lights could interfere key. It can't be taught a sequence of
with a learning event. The source and
several keystrokes on one key.
target (learner) remotes should be no
• All keys with the exception of Modes,
more than 1 to 2 inches apart during a
and SETUP can be learned on.
learning event and the IR LEDs of the
two units should be aligned with each
• During a learning event the source
other. The learning operation is initiated
remote and target should be no more
as follows:
than 1 to 2 inches apart.
1. Press and hold SETUP until double
• In some cases you may be required
blink confirmation. Press 9 - 7 - 5 to
to re-learn a code if it is not correctly
initiate learning mode.
learned.
2. Press [MODE] and key to be learned • The learning process should con-
(time out if no key pressed in 10 sec-
ducted in an area where there is a
onds).
low levels of IR emission. High levels
of "nature light" or Energy efficient
3. Visible LED flashes rapidly (time out
fluorescent lights, could interfere
if no received signal detected in 4
with a learning event.
sec.)
• In general, it is not recommended to
4. Hold teaching remote close to IR
learn a function to the Record Key.
LED and press key to be taught.
The Record Key requires a double
5. Visible LED goes out. Continue to
key press to send the record function
press teaching key until double blink
in normal operation. The double key
from visible LED. (One long blink
press is lost when the Record key is
indicates a learning failure) involved in most learning operations.
This lack of consistency in operation
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 as often as
generates a source of confusion for
desired (up to limit of memory).
the user and is best to be avoided
7. Exit learning mode by pressing when possible. However, the Record
SETUP, or by time out (10 seconds).
key is learnable.
At step 5, one long blink indicates learning fail-
• Typically, there are up to 24 buttons
ure, which could be:
that can be learned.
a. Bad capture (try again)
b. Memory full (delete some other
CHECKING THE CODES
function)
If you have set up the (C)A-LRC1 using
c. Unlearnable code
the Searching For Your Code procedure,
Deleting a learned code:
you may need to find out which four-
To delete a learned code, either overwrite
digit code is operating your equipment:
it with a new code on the same key, or
For example, to find out which code is
use the following sequence:
operating your TV:
Press [MODE] then SETUP (press and
1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press TV once.
hold till you see two blinks) 9 - 7 - 6
then press the key you wish to delete
2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED
twice.
blinks twice, then release SETUP.
Sending a key's original (preprogrammed) 3. Enter 9 - 9 - 0. The LED will
function:
blink twice.
If a function is learned onto a key, then
4. To view the code for the first digit,
SETUP - key will send the key's original
press 1 once.Wait 3 seconds, count
function (as long as nothing else has
the LED blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3)
been learned or keymoved onto the
and write down the number.
"shifted" key as well).
NOTE: If a code digit is "0", the LED To change Volume Lock to another
will not blink.
mode:
5. Repeat step 4 three more times for
1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press and hold
remaining digits. Use 2 for the sec-
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
ond digit, 3 for the third digit, and 4
then release SETUP.
for the fourth digit.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press any
6. To check for the codes of your other
mode key once (except TV). The LED
components, repeat steps 1 through
will blink twice.
5, but substitute the appropriate key
3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,
(i.e., CBL, VCR, TV, , , , or )
VOL –, or MUTE, volume will be con-
component you are checking.As
trolled by your mode choice.
before, write down each four-digit
code.
To change Volume Lock back to the
TV mode:
RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS
1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press and hold
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
The (C)A-LRC1 can be set up to control a
then release SETUP.
second TV or VCR, or any combination of
eight home entertainment components.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 3 and then press TV.
The LED will blink twice.
For example, to have the (C)A-LRC1
control a TV, a Cable Converter, and two
3. Now, whenever you press VOL +,
VCRs, you will need to re-assign the
VOL –, or MUTE on the (C)A-LRC1,
key to operate the second VCR as fol-
volume will be controlled by your TV.
lows:
1. On the (C)A-LRC1, press and hold
TROUBLESHOOTING
SETUP until the LED blinks twice,
PROBLEM: LED does not blink when you press a
then release SETUP.
key.
2. Enter 9 - 9 - 2. The LED will SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2) new
AA alkaline batteries.
blink twice.
PROBLEM: LED blinks when you press a key, but
3. Press VCR once, then press once. home entertainment component does not respond.
SOLUTION: Make sure the (C)A-LRC1 is aimed at
4. The key is now ready to be pro-
your home entertainment component and is not far-
ther than 15 feet away.
grammed for your second VCR. See
PROBLEM: (C)A-LRC1 does not control home enter-
Programming Component Control.
tainment components or commands are not working
properly.
To re-assign other device keys, repeat
SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the component
steps 1 through 4 by substituting the key
brands being set up. Make sure they can be operated
sequence from the below chart for the
with an infrared remote control.
most popular components:
PROBLEM: TV/VCR combo does not respond prop-
erly.
To Re-Assign Key:
SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for your brand.
Some combo units may require both a TV code and
a VCR code for full operation.
Example: TV as 2nd VCR key:
PROBLEM: No volume on a 2nd TV.
SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - VCR - TV
SOLUTION: Follow instructions in Changing
Volume Lock.
When a re-assignment is done, the LED
PROBLEM: CH+ , CH- , and LAST do not work for
will blink twice to confirm your choice.
your RCA TV.
At that time, you will need to program the
SOLUTION: Due to RCA design (1983-1987), only
(C)A-LRC1 to control the new component
the original remote control will operate these func-
tions.
(see Programming Component Control).
PROBLEM: Changing channels does not work
To Change A Reassigned Key Back: properly.
SOLUTION: If original remote control required
Example: TV back to TV: pressing ENTER to change channels, press ENTER on
the (C)A-LRC1 after entering the channel number.
SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 - TV - TV
PROBLEM: Tried "Search Method" and still could
not find a working code.
SOLUTION: Try the "Search Method" again after
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
clearing out the device key as follows: Press and hold
SETUP until red light blinks twice, then release. Next
enter 9 - 9 - 2. Then press and release the device key
The (C)A-LRC1 is set to control volume
to be cleared twice.
of a component through your TV while
PROBLEM: Remote control does not turn on Sony
in the , , or mode. However, in
or Sharp TV/VCR Combo.
SOLUTION: For power on, these products require
an Audio mode (i.e., , , , or ), programming TV codes. For Sony, use TV code
0000 and VCR code 0032. For Sharp, use TV code
you have separate control of your audio
0093 and VCR code 0048.
component's volume.
NOTE: This is not the keypad volume.
If your TV is not remote controllable, or
if you want volume to be controlled by a
different component, you can change the
Volume Lock setting to control a volume
through a non-associated mode (e.g.,
through the cable in the TV mode).