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- Page 1 Universal learning remote with LCD touchscreen and integrated atomic clock LIGHT LIGHT ON/OFF ON/OFF MACRO MACRO SETUP/SHIFT SETUP/SHIFT MUTE MUTE BACK BACK GUIDE GUIDE INFO INFO MENU MENU CLEAR CLEAR Model ARR1540 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Resetting All Key Labels ....16 Setting How Long the Backlight Battery Saver .........3 Learning Keys ........17 Stays On ........35 Overview of the ARR1540 Touchscreen Learning Tips .......17 Clearing All Remote Functions ....36 Remote ..........4 Learning New Keys ......18 Reviewing How Much Learning Information Display ......4... -
Page 3: Chapter 1: Getting Started
So the Story Goes... With the Acoustic Research brand, we strive to bring the latest technology to your home. But it doesn’t just stop there...after all, what good is technology if it doesn’t enhance your life? Take charge of your home entertainment center and eliminate the clutter of unnecessary remotes with the Acoustic Research ARR1540 remote control. -
Page 4: Overview Of The Arr1540 Touchscreen Remote
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started Overview of the ARR1540 Touchscreen Remote Information Display During normal operation, this dot matrix area displays Status indicators LIGHT key (Backlight) Indicator light Information display the following: time/day of the week, cur rent mode of operation, and the indoor tem per a ture. -
Page 5: Keys On The Remote Control
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started Keys on the Remote Control INFO — Displays on-screen information for a compatible component. LIGHT — Turns the touchscreen backlight on and off. Hard Keys MACRO — Used together with virtual macro keys to string together a The rubber keys on the right side of the remote bring up the Setup menu series of commands with a single keypress. -
Page 6: Virtual Keys
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started Virtual Keys The keys on the left side of the remote in the touchscreen area are used for setting up your remote control, programming your components, and for operating the more advanced functions of your components. For example, changing video input channels on your TV. We’ll refer to these keys as “virtual keys”... -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Programming Component Keys
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Component keys Component Keys Using the Component Keys LIGHT ON/OFF 11:30 AM TUE MACRO MACRO MACRO This remote control has the ability to control up to 15 components. There are seven dedicated VCR2 MACRO SETUP/SHIFT... -
Page 8: Component Mode Screens
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Component Mode Screens Here are some of the screens that appear when you press the key for the component you have programmed. For example, the TV mode screen shows TV functions. 11:30 AM TUE 11:30 AM TUE 11:30 AM TUE AUDIO AMP... -
Page 9: Using The Auxiliary Keys
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Using the Auxiliary Keys DIGIT SAT/ AUD AUX TUNER When using the AUX keys after they have been SETUP VCR / 1 programmed, press the SETUP/SHIFT key then press INSTANT REPLAY DVD / 2 the desired AUX key repeatly to scroll through your TOP MENU TV / 3... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Remote
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Setting up the Remote Code Setup The Setup menu is the main menu system of the remote and where you program the remote to 1000 control all your components and set up the advanced features, such as macros, timers, and key labels. -
Page 11: Programming The Remote
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Below are the options in the Setup menu: • Code Setup • Defi ne New Macro • Code Search • Setup an Event Timer • Key Labels • Go to More Options? • Learn New Keys •... -
Page 12: Direct Entry Method (Code Setup)
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Direct Entry Method (Code Setup) Code Setup This programming method allows you to enter codes for your component brand directly, which is the 1000 quickest way to program your remote. The codes can be found on the enclosed Code List sheet. 1. -
Page 13: Code Search Method
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Code Search Method Code Search If the component you want to control does not respond to any of the codes you have entered using 1000 Code Setup (direct entry), you can search the entire Code List for a code that will control your component. -
Page 14: Key Labels
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Key Labels Key Labels Select Mode Changing Key Labels With your remote, you have the ability to customize the virtual key labels to meet your needs, changing them to match the functions on your components' remote controls. Use this feature only after you have fi... -
Page 15: Editing Key Labels
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Editing Key Labels You can also name your key labels to match the learned keys from your original remote or give any key a customized name when the key is pressed. Your customized key name is displayed in the information display under the component mode you are currently using (TV, VCR, etc) when you press it. 1. -
Page 16: Resetting All Key Labels
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Resetting All Key Labels You can reset all key labels for all modes back to the factory defaults with this feature. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press OK. System Info Options? appears. Tip: You can also use the CH+/–... -
Page 17: Learning Keys
1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the ARR1540 and your original remote(s). 2. Point the top of the original remote at the bottom of the ARR1540 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the ARR1540's Learn sensor. -
Page 18: Learning New Keys
Learn New Keys mode. 2. Point the top of the fi rst remote at the bottom of the ARR1540 so the IR LED on that remote is in line with the ARR1540's Learn sensor. The remotes should be positioned 2-3 inches apart. - Page 19 Note: You can't learn any commands under the SETUP/SHIFT, MACRO, LIGHT or any component keys on the touchscreen. 7. Press and hold the original remote key you want to transfer to the ARR1540 until Learning Success appears. This process can take 2-3 seconds to complete.
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Page 20: Deleting All Learned Keys For A Specifi C Component
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Deleting All Learned Keys for a Specifi c Component Clear You can delete all learned keys for a specifi c component with this feature. Learning For Device Note: If no learned keys have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. -
Page 21: Macros
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Macros Define New MACRO MACRO MACRO Macro Programming Macros MACRO MACRO MACRO Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform can be programmed as a macro and reduced to a single key press. A total of 25 commands can be stored under each of the 10 MACRO MACRO MACRO... - Page 22 Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming 5. To add additional commands, repeat steps 3-4. 6. Press SETUP/SHIFT to save the macro. Save Macro #? appears. You now have 4 options: • To save, press OK on the touchscreen. Macro # Saved appears. Then Change Macro # Name? appears, allowing you to change the name. •...
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Page 23: Running A Macro
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming 8. To program other macros, press the macro key on the touchscreen you want to program, and repeat steps 3-7. 9. When fi nished, press EXIT. Then press OK to exit the Setup menu. To cancel at any time, press EXIT. -
Page 24: Deleting A Macro
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Deleting a Macro Clear Macro MACRO MACRO MACRO Notes: Any event timers associated to the macro are also deleted with this function. Select One If no Macros have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. -
Page 25: Reviewing Macro Names
Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming Reviewing Macro Names Macro Names MACRO MACRO MACRO This feature shows you what your macros are named, which is especially convenient if you have Pick Macro programmed multiple macros. Note: If no macro keys have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. -
Page 26: Setting The Time And Temperature
Keep in mind that this must be set correctly before Event Timers can be programmed. Settings? The atomic clock in the ARR1540 provides extremely accurate timekeeping by synchronizing the current time with the atomic radio signal generated from Colorado. The LCD touchscreen is blank and the indicator light is on when the remote is receiving the information. - Page 27 Chapter 2: Programming Chapter 2: Programming 8. Press the arrow keys to set the desired setting (Yes or No). 9. Press OK to confi rm. Time Zone appears. 10. Press the arrow keys to set the desired time zone (Eastern, Pacifi c, Mountain, or Central). 11.
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Page 28: Chapter 3: Features
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Setting an Event Timer Setup an The Event Timer lets you program your remote to turn a component (TV, VCR, AUDIO, etc.) on or off Event Timer at the preprogrammed time using a macro. For example, you can program your remote to control audio equipment to turn music on, program your TV as a Sleep Timer to turn off at a certain time, or program your VCR to turn on and record. -
Page 29: Deleting An Event Timer
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Deleting an Event Timer Clear Note: If no macros have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. Event Timer Select One 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. -
Page 30: Setting The Tv Sleep Timer
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Setting the TV Sleep Timer Choose MACRO MACRO MACRO You can set the remote to turn your TV off at a specifi c time. Once programmed, you can continue Macro Or using the remote control without affecting the Sleep Timer if you don’t press the ON•OFF key while in Sleep Timer the TV mode;... -
Page 31: Setting The Beep Tone
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Setting the Beep Tone Set Beep Your remote beeps whenever a key is pressed to acknowledge the keypress. You can turn this feature Off > On on or off. The default setting is On. 1. - Page 32 Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. 3. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Volume Punch-Thru From? appears, then press the component key on the touchscreen for the component the volume will come from.
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Page 33: Setting The Remote To Control The Transport Keys Of Your Component
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Setting the Remote to Control the Transport Keys of your Component Transport This feature allows your remote to control the transport keys (Reverse, Play, Forward, Stop, and Punch-Thru Pause) of the last component you used (DVD player, DVR, or VCR), regardless of the mode. For Off >... -
Page 34: Setting How Long The Lcd Touchscreen Is Displayed
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Setting How Long the LCD Touchscreen is Displayed LCD On Time You can change the amount of time the LCD displays before timing out, which is especially convenient 10 Sec while programming the remote. The default setting is 10 seconds. Tip: Setting this feature for a 10-second delay maximizes battery life. -
Page 35: Setting How Long The Backlight Stays On
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Setting How Long the Backlight Stays On Backlight You can change the amount of time the touchscreen lights up when you press the LIGHT key. The On Time default setting is 10 seconds. 10 Sec 1. -
Page 36: Clearing All Remote Functions
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Clearing All Remote Functions Clear All This feature completely resets the remote to its factory default settings, and is convenient if you want Remote a fresh start instead of deleting your settings. It clears all customer-programmed codes, Learned Functions commands, macros, and events, and resets all key labels. -
Page 37: Reviewing How Much Learning Memory Has Been Used
Chapter 3: Features Chapter 3: Features Reviewing How Much Learning Memory Has Been Used Learning This feature allows you to see how much memory your learned keys have used. Memory Used: 20% 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. -
Page 38: Chapter 4: Additional Information
Chapter 4: Additional Information Chapter 4: Additional Information Chapter 4: Additional Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your product can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. The touchscreen does not show anything when you touch it or when you press the SETUP/SHIFT or LIGHT keys. •... - Page 39 Chapter 4: Additional Information Chapter 4: Additional Information You have problems programming the remote to control a TV/VCR, TV/DVD, or TV/VCR/DVD combination unit. • Try the VCR or DVD code for your brand. Some combination units, however, may require both a TV and a VCR or DVD code for full operation. To do this, program the TV code under the TV key and the VCR or DVD under the VCR or DVD key.
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Page 40: Helpline
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