Customising The Remote - Arcam AVR850 Handbook

Code learning
The supplied remote comes with a complete library
of pre-programmed codes. After you have set up the
remote for your device, you may find that there are one
customising
or more functions on your original remote which do not
the remote have a place on the keypad. For convenience, the remote
offers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy
up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto
the remote keypad.
Before you start, make sure that:
< The original remote control is working correctly.
The remotes are not pointing at your device.
<
< The remotes have fresh batteries.
The remotes are not in direct sunlight or under
<
strong fluorescent lights.
NOTE
Learned functions are mode-dependent. You could
assign up to eight different functions to a single key
– a separate learned function for each mode.
Direct code setup (Method 1)
The first method is to program the remote with the
3-digit code number for the device you wish to control
– see "device code tables". Make a note of the suggested
number or numbers – the most popular code is listed
first. Now power on the device.
1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set
up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons
1
for three seconds until the LED stays lit.
You are now in setup mode, and you can release the
buttons.
2. Enter a 3-digit code for the device.
If the 3-digit code number you entered is correct for
the device, it will turn off. If it doesn't turn off, enter
the next code number from your list until the device
does turn off.
3. Once you have found the correct code, press the
Device key again. The LED blinks three times
*** to confirm that the code has been
successfully stored.
NOTE
On the following pages, a single 'blink' of the
remote's power LED is indicated by the symbol * .
Library search setup (Method 2)
NOTE
Library search allows you to scan through all the
If the Arcam remote LED blinks five times
codes contained in the remote's memory. It can take a
***** there was an error in the learning
lot longer than the previous method, so only use this
process. In this case, please start the Learning Setup
method if:
from the start.
< Your device does not respond to the remote after
The and keys do not learn commands.
AMP RADIO
you have tried all the codes listed for your brand.
Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code
<
tables.
Important notes
1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set
Once you start a Code Learning session, you have
<
up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons
1
approximately ten seconds to conduct each step. Any
for three seconds until the LED stays lit.
longer, and a timeout means that you'll have to start
2. Point the remote control at the product you wish
the process again.
to control and press the ' or , button on the
< The Learning feature is mode-specific – you can
navigation pad. Each time the ' or , button
copy one feature per mode onto a key.
is pressed, the code counts up (or down) one code
< The remote can learn approximately 16 functions
number with a signal to power off the device.
in total.
3. Continue pressing the up or down button, in
< To replace a learned function, simply assign a new
approximately one second intervals, until the device
function to the same key.
turns off. (DO NOT alternate the up and down
button – you need to move in only one direction.) < Learned functions are retained when you change
batteries.
4. To store the correct code, press the Device key again.
The LED blinks three times *** to confirm
< If Code Learning fails, try altering the distance
that the code has been successfully stored. between the two remotes; make sure that the
ambient light is not too bright.
Learning setup (Method 3)
Deleting the learned data
The third method involves 'teaching' the Arcam remote
from the original remote for the device. The two remotes
should be facing each other, about 10cm apart.
To delete all the learned data for a device:
1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set 1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set
up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons
3 3
for three seconds until the LED stays lit. for three seconds until the LED stays lit.
2. Press the button on the Arcam remote that you
2. Press and hold down the Device key for the product
want to assign a command to. The LED blinks once
that you want to erase, together with the 4 key for
* indicating that the remote is ready to learn the
three seconds until the LED blinks twice ** .
command.
3. If any further key press is not made for 30 seconds
3. Press and hold the appropriate key on the other after the LED blinks twice ** , the remote leaves
remote until the LED blinks twice ** . This
erase mode without deleting the learned data.
indicates the Arcam remote has learned the
4. If you press the Device key one more time within
command from your other remote.
30 seconds after LED blinks twice ** , you can
4. Continue learning the commands from your other
finish the erase mode deleting all the data learned on
remote by pressing the next button on the remote
the Device. The LED blinks three times ***
and repeating steps 2 and 3.
to confirm.
5. Once the remote has learned all the selected
commands, press and hold the Device key you used To delete the learned data for a key for a device:
to enter learning together with the Numeric key to 1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set
3
store the learned commands. up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons
3
for three seconds until the LED stays lit.
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Locking/Unlocking a specific
2. Press and hold down the key on which you want to
delete the data for three seconds. The LED blinks
Device Mode
twice ** . If any further key press is made, the
remote escapes from erase mode without deleting When you first unpack your remote and insert the
the learned data. batteries, it is able to control certain Arcam components
3. If any further key press is not made for 30 seconds, automatically (e.g. BD players, Amplifiers, Tuners and
the LED blinks twice ** , the remote get out of CD Players). We achieve this by programming specific
the erase mode automatically without deleting the Arcam device codes onto the relevant Device Mode
keys, then locking the Device Modes so you don't
learned data.
reprogram them inadvertently.
4. If you press the Device key together with the key
3
again within 30 seconds after the LED blinks twice,
If you want to override these locked default settings – to
all the data learned for that Device is deleted and
control a third-party BD player, for example – you will
you leave erase mode. The LED blinks three times
first need to unlock BD Mode before setting up the
*** in confirmation.
remote using one of the learning methods described on
the previous page.
Reading stored code numbers
Here are the factory default settings:
Device Mode Default status Default codes
1. Press the Device key for the product that you want
Locked 001 (Arcam code 16)
AMP
to set up together with the key. Hold down both
4
keys for three seconds until the LED blinks. Locked 001 (Arcam)
BD
2. Press the key and count the number of blinks ( Unlocked 108 (Philips TV)
INFO AV
* =1, ** =2, *** =3, etc.). There is a time
VCR Unlocked Code learning only
gap between digits. (Note that '0' is represented by
ten blinks: ********** .) GAME Unlocked Code learning only
STB Unlocked 030 (Bush/Goodmans/
Grundig, from SAT
database)
SAT Unlocked 128 (Sky+ Digital, from
SAT database)
PVR Unlocked 018 (Humax PVR, from
SAT database)
CD Locked 001 (Arcam)
Alternative codes are available for multi-room solutions,
or in the case of code clashes with other manufacturer's
products.
For example:
(system code 19): 002
AMP
Note that you need to change the system code on the
product you wish to control, as well as the remote.
1. AMP, BD, CD and TUN are the Device keys that may be
Locked or Unlocked.
Lock and Unlock are toggles (they change from Lock
to Unlock to Lock, etc.).
2. Press and hold the Device and keys together for
6
three seconds.
The power LED stays lit, showing that it is in Lock/
> Sends a Resolution command
BD +
Unlock setup mode.
3. If there is no further key input for 30 seconds, the
LED goes off and the remote leaves Lock/Unlock
Factory default reset
setup mode.
You can reset your remote to the original factory default
4. To verify the status of a device, press the keys in
3 6 9
settings.
sequence:
If Lock is set, the LED blinks three times: *** . Press and hold both the (home) and
about five seconds until the power LED blinks five times
If Unlock is set, the LED blinks five times:
***** .
***** .
All programming and setup codes that you have entered
5. If you press a valid Device key within 30 seconds,
the LED blinks three times: *** and the into the remote are erased and the remote returns to the
original factory default settings.
remote leaves Lock/Unlock setup mode.
Device codes
Controlling the volume of other
The tables that begin on page 49 (in the final section
devices
of this Handbook) list 3-figure codes for different
manufacturers' devices.
By default, the volume keys and mute key control the
Use these when setting your remote up to control your
amplifier volume.
devices, as described in Direct code setup: Method 1
You can configure these buttons so they send volume
(see previous page).
commands to another device. In the following example,
If more than one code number is listed, try the first
the volume commands are sent to a linked AV device
number. If the results are unsatisfactory, continue trying
(your television, for instance):
the numbers for that manufacturer to get the best 'fit'
1. Press + for three seconds, until the LED lights
AV 5
with the functionality required.
and stays on.
If the manufacturer of your equipment is not listed, you
2. Press .
VOL UP
can try Library search setup: Method 2 (see previous
3. Press again. The LED blinks three times
AV
page). This method allows you to scan through every
*** .
code contained in the remote's memory.
The volume and mute keys will now send the volume
commands to the TV.
To set the volume buttons to control the amplifier once
more, repeat the above steps, except press AMP in step 3.
Hidden commands
Command Effect
' Sends a Power On command
AMP +
, Sends a Power Off command
AMP +
AMP + OK Sends a Zone command
> Sends a Resolution command
AMP +
' Sends a Power On command
CD +
, Sends a Power Off command
CD +
' Sends a Power On command
BD +
, Sends a Power Off command
BD +
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keys for
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