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Onkyo USR-5RF Instruction Manual

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Intelligent Remote Controller
USR-5RF
Instruction
Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Intelligent
Remote Controller. Please read this manual thoroughly
before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you
to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment
from your new Intelligent Remote Controller. Please
retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Quick Start
Before Using
Operations
Other Information
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  • Page 1 Intelligent Remote Controller USR-5RF Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Intelligent Remote Controller. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Intelligent Remote Controller.
  • Page 2 Precautions Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu- tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Quick Start ... 4 Quick Reference ... 5 Introduction ... 7 1. Intelligent remote controller ... 7 2. Charging the remote controller ... 9 Getting Started ... 11 1. Activat the remote controller ... 11 2. Define the Brands of Your Devices ... 11 3.

  • Page 4: Before Using

    Operate your components Fresh out of the box, the remote controller is already set up to work with popular components made by Onkyo. Programming the remote controller is easy: Add components to the Device menu as necessary. Then, program the commands to the remote controller for the components.

  • Page 5: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Quick reference – CONT MUTE LIGHT – 1. Sending eye (IR transmitter)/Learning Send commands to devices For learning commands from other remote controllers 2. Home Easy access to all components 3. Macro menu Execute stored lists of commands 4.
  • Page 6 Quick reference Modes 1. Normal use controlling components. 2. Learn commands from other remote controllers. When a macro panel is displayed, this button changes to REC for recording macros. 3. Assign letters and symbols to buttons and commands. 4. Add a new component or group of macros.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The remote controller is completely customizable and programmable. You can add devices and functions, relabel buttons, record macros and set timers. To make the remote controller your universal remote controller, it is designed to learn from existing remote controllers. Direct-access buttons Touchscreen...

  • Page 8: Touchscreen Buttons

    Introduction Left and Right buttons The Left and Right buttons change function depending on the device the remote controller is controlling. Labels displayed above them on the touchscreen show their current function. Touchscreen buttons Buttons on the touchscreen let you control particular devices.

  • Page 9: Charging The Remote Controller

    Introduction 2. Charging the Remote Controller AA batteries 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote controller. 2. Insert 4 AA batteries (included in package) as indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery cover back on. After a few seconds, the remote controller starts up automatically and beeps twice to indicate that it is ready to use.

  • Page 10: Optional Recharging Dock

    Introduction Optional recharging dock Warning: Use the recharging dock only with the NiMH rechargeable battery pack of BCC-5. 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote controller. 2. Remove the plastic AA battery tray from the battery compartment. 3.

  • Page 11: Operations

    The following screen appears. When selecting CD, DVD, MD or CDR When you select CD, DVD, MD or CDR, the preset RC codes for operating Onkyo’s CD player, DVD player, MD recorder or CD recorder are used, and the operation buttons for the device appear on the screen.
  • Page 12 The brand selection screen appears. 4. If you selected CD player, DVD player or CD recorder, select Onkyo or Onkyo-x other than Onkyo-1 from the brand list. If you selected MD player, select Onkyo-5. To reset the RC codes settings back to the one for the device using follow these steps.
  • Page 13 Getting Started 4. Navigate through the list of brands. Use the scroll buttons to scroll up or down in the list of brands. • By tapping the scroll buttons, you scroll through the brands one by one. By touching and holding the scroll buttons, the scrolling speed will increase.
  • Page 14 Getting Started 6. Tap Next. When your brand uses only one set of RC codes, the remote controller switches to Try mode. Go to step 9. When there are several code sets for your brand, the following screen appears. Notes: •...
  • Page 15 Getting Started Defining brands by searching You can use Search mode to find the matching RC codes for your device when • your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, • you selected your brand, but you do not know which code set to select.

  • Page 16: Select A Device

    In the Home menu, you find buttons for the most common video and audio devices. These buttons are preprogrammed to work with popular devices made by Onkyo. If you have devices of other manufacturers that do not respond to your remote controller, you can program your remote controller using your original remote controllers (see “Programming Buttons”...

  • Page 17: Operate A Device

    Getting Started 4. Operate a Device You operate devices using three kinds of buttons: I Touchscreen buttons I Left and Right button (below the touchscreen) I Direct-access buttons (to the right of the touchscreen) Using touchscreen buttons Sending commands By touching the touchscreen buttons you send commands to the device you have selected.
  • Page 18 Getting Started Using the Left and Right button The Left and Right buttons change function depending on the device the remote controller is operating. The current function is displayed on the touchscreen right above the button. The function can be either an IR (infrared) command that is transmitted, or a jump to a specific device page.

  • Page 19: Adjust The Settings

    Getting Started 5. Adjust the Settings Most of the remote controller’s features can be set to your own needs. 1. Touch and hold the remote controller icon for a few seconds. The first setup panel appears. You can see the second and third setup panel by using the scroll buttons.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Second setup panel Setting Function Level Turns the backlight always on or off when activating the touchscreen. Note: When you choose always off, you can only activate the backlight using the backlight button. Mode Menu Hides or shows the Mode button. Hiding the Mode button prevents unwanted changes to stored commands.

  • Page 21: Getting The Maximum Out Of It

    1. Introduction The remote controller is preprogrammed to work with all equipment that recognizes NEC infrared codes. This includes all Onkyo devices and several devices made by other manufacturers. What makes the remote controller so powerful is the ability to extend its functionality in multiple...
  • Page 22 Getting the Maximum out of it To switch to another mode 1. Tap the Mode button at the bottom of the touchscreen. The Mode menu pops up. 2. Tap the mode you want to use. The label of the active mode appears on the remote controller icon.

  • Page 23: Programming Buttons

    Getting the Maximum out of it 2. Programming Buttons You program the remote controller commands by transmitting infrared signals from your existing remote controls to the remote controller’s learning eye. To do this, place the remote controller and the device’s remote controller on a flat surface, 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) apart.

  • Page 24: Programming Device Items

    Getting the Maximum out of it Programming device items Note: When you program a command to a device item, this command is automatically assigned to the corresponding button in the Home menu. 1. Make sure the device tab is active. The device tab is active when the name of a device is displayed.

  • Page 25: Label Buttons And Menu Items

    Getting the Maximum out of it 3. Labeling Buttons and Menu Items The following elements can be labeled: control panel buttons, Device menu items, macros, macro groups and Left/Right buttons. You cannot label Home menu buttons directly. You have to label them by using the Device menu (see page 26).

  • Page 26: Labeling A Menu Item

    Getting the Maximum out of it 5. Tap Enter to save the changes and return to the panel you were. -or-Tap Cancel to return to the panel you were without saving changes. 6. Label all other items you want and return to Use mode via the Mode button.

  • Page 27: Adding And Moving Devices

    Getting the Maximum out of it 4. Adding and Moving Devices Adding devices If you have a device that is not provided in the Device menu, you can add it to the remote controller. You cannot add devices to the Home menu directly.

  • Page 28: Delete And Restore

    Getting the Maximum out of it 5. Delete and restore Delete You can delete control panel buttons and functions associated with a direct-access or a Left/Right button. You can also delete Device menu items and Macro menu items. Home menu buttons cannot be deleted directly. You have to delete them via the Device menu.
  • Page 29 Getting the Maximum out of it Restore After you deleted a control panel button or a menu item, the button or item is no longer visible in Use mode but remains in the remote controller’s memory. This allows you to restore it in Edit mode.

  • Page 30: Setting Timers

    Getting the Maximum out of it 6. Recording Macros and Setting Timers A macro enables you to send a sequence of IR commands using one single button. By setting a time, you can activate a device at the time you prefer. See page 31. Note: To record a macro or to set a timer, there must be at least one macro group or timer group in the...
  • Page 31 Getting the Maximum out of it Editing macros You can edit any macro you have recorded. 1. Open the macro group that contains the macro. 2. Switch to Edit mode via the Mode button. 3. Tap the macro you want to edit. The contents of the macro appear.
  • Page 32 Getting the Maximum out of it 6. Tap the clock button and set the start time using the Left/Right buttons. 7. Tap one or more day buttons to select or deselect days for the timer. You can choose to repeat the timer weekly. 8.

  • Page 33: Using The Remote Controller With Radio Frequency

    Getting the Maximum out of it 7. Using the remote controller with Radio Frequency Warning: To use the remote controller with radio frequency (RF), you need an RF Receiver, which is not included in package. By default, the remote controller uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices.

  • Page 34: Changing The Remote Controller's Rf Ir Settings

    Getting the Maximum out of it Changing the remote controller’s RF IR Settings All devices are set up by default to work with IR signals. To be able to operate one or more devices with RF signals, you have to change the remote controller’s RF IR settings for those devices.
  • Page 35 Getting the Maximum out of it Changing the Extender ID 1. Make sure the Extender ID button is active. The button is active when the button label is white. 2. Press the + and – action buttons to change the Extender ID. The remote controller offers 16 Extender ID’s.

  • Page 36: Choosing Another Channel

    Getting the Maximum out of it Choosing Another Channel When you notice RF interference, for instance from your neighbors, you have to choose another channel to operate your devices. Note: All devices you want to operate with RF signals use the same channel. If you select another channel for one device, the remote controller will automatically change the channel for all devices that work with RF signals.

  • Page 37: Chadedit

    Getting the Maximum out of it 8.ChadEdit If you want to personalize your remote controller even more, beyond its standard programming features, ChadEdit is the tool for you to use. ChadEdit is the remote controller’s companion software that you can download from http:// www.onkyousa.com www.integrahometheater.com.

  • Page 38: System Requirements

    Getting the Maximum out of it When you become familiar with ChadEdit, you can achieve results like: Port System requirements I PC I Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0/2000, Windows XP I 16 MB of RAM I 16 MB of free hard disk space I Free serial port...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General Problems The display is blank • Tap the screen to make sure the Remote controller is turned on. • Adjust the contrast dial on the left side. • Make sure the batteries are properly installed. • Install new batteries or recharge the battery pack using the recharging dock.

  • Page 40: Recharging Problems

    Remote controller error messages • If one of the following error messages occurs, please contact your dealer or the Onkyo customer service: • Can not open configuration file • Configuration file error •...

  • Page 41: Faq

    Can I program a button to execute more than one command? No, you can not. However, you can create a macro to execute a sequence of commands (see page 31). How do I program source switching? See “Programming device items” on page 24. How can I edit, label or delete buttons on home panels? You can do this via the Device menu items.

  • Page 42: Overview Of Symbols

    Overview of Symbols :Pause :Stop :Normal run; normal speed :Normal run; normal speed :Fast run; fast speed :Fast run; fast speed :Slow run; slow speed :Slow run; slow speed :Eject :Recording, general :Key :Navigate :Still mode :Tape running direction :Next track :Previous track :Fast forward to index :Rewind to index...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware High-resolution (320 x 240) liquid crystal display (LCD) with contrast control Large touchscreen Seven programmable direct-access buttons Backlighting for LCD and direct-access buttons Infrared sending and learning eyes 3-wire (RS232) serial port connector Software Dynamic, animated interface Editable macros (up to 255 commands per macro) Total number of devices and macros limited only by memory Database with RC codes to operate different brands Infrared (IR)
  • Page 44 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: info@onkyo.de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, HOMEPAGE N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039...

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