Programming The Remote; Programming The Remote With Codes; Direct Code Entry; Auto Search Method - Harman Kardon AVR 135 Owner's Manual

Programming the Remote

The AVR 135 is equipped with a powerful remote
control that will control not only the receiver's
functions, but also most popular brands of audio
and video equipment, including CD players, TV
sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and
other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR's
remote is programmed with the codes for the
products you own, it is possible to eliminate most
other remotes and replace them with the con-
venience of a single universal remote control.
Programming the Remote
with Codes
As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully
programmed for all AVR functions, as well as those
of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD
players, CD players and cassette decks. In addition,
by following one of the methods below, you may
program the remote to operate a wide range of
devices from other manufacturers.

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your
remote to work with different products.
1. Use the tables in the separate setup-code
guide to determine the three-digit code or codes
that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),
and the specific brand name. If there is more than
one number for a brand, make note of the
different choices.
2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the
AVR remote.
3. Press and hold both the Input Selector
for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,
TV) and the Mute button
time. When the Program/SPL Indicator
turns amber and begins flashing, release the
buttons. It is important that you begin the next
step within 20 seconds.
4. If the unit you wish to program into the
AVR remote has a remotable Power on/off func-
tion, follow these steps:
a. Point the AVR's remote towards the unit to be
programmed, and enter the first three-digit code
number using the Numeric buttons
unit being programmed turns off, the correct
code has been entered. Press the Input
Selector again, and note that the red light
under the Input Selector will flash three times
before going dark to confirm the entry.
b. If the product to be programmed does NOT
turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code
numbers until the equipment turns off. At this
point, the correct code has been entered. Press
the Input Selector again and note that
the red light under the Input Selector will
flash three times before going dark to confirm
the entry.
5. If the Power function of the unit to be pro-
grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps
(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step
3 must be repeated first):
a. Enter the first three-digit code number using
the Numeric buttons
Selector
of any transport function remotable with the
unit, e.g. Pause or Play
being programmed starts that function, the
correct code has been entered.
b. If the unit does not start the function whose
button was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5a
above with the next three-digit code number
listed in the setup code table for that brand
and product type, until the unit reacts properly
on the transport function transmitted.
6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make
certain that the product operates properly. Keep
in mind that many manufacturers use a number
of different combinations of codes, so it is a good
idea to make certain that not only does the
Power control work, but that the volume, channel
and transport controls work as they should. If
functions do not work properly, you may need to
use a different remote code.
7. If the unit does not react to any code
entered, if the code for your product does not
appear in the tables in the separate setup-code
guide, or if not all functions operate properly, try
programming the remote with the Auto Search
Method.
Note on Using the AVR remote with a
Harman Kardon CD Recorder.
As shipped from the factory. the remote is
programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD
players. It can also control most functions of the
Harman Kardon CD-Recorders (see function list
at the same
on page 40) too after the code "002" is entered
on the CD Selector button
above. For returning to the CD player control
commands the code "001" must be entered.
Auto-Search Method
If the unit you wish to include in the AVR's
remote is not listed in the code tables in the sep-
arate setup-code guide or if the code does not
seem to operate properly, you may wish to pro-
gram the correct code using the Auto Search
. If the method that follows. Note that the Auto Search
method works only with units whose Power func-
tions can be remoted:
1. Turn on the product that you wish to include in
the AVR remote.
2. Press and hold both the Input Selector
for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,
TV) and the Mute
time. When the Program/SPL Indicator
turns amber and begins flashing, release the
buttons. It is important that you begin the next
step within 20 seconds.
3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro-
grammed, point the AVR remote towards the unit
to be programmed, and press and hold the
ton . This will send out a series of codes from
the remote's built-in data base, with each flash of
the red light under the Input Selector
and press the Input
again. Press the remote button
. If the unit
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button at the same
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cating that a code has been sent. When the device
to be programmed turns off,immediately release
the button . Note that it may take one
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minute or more until the right code is found and
the unit turns off.
4. When the button was not released in time
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after the unit turned off, the proper code will be
"overrun". That's why a function test should be
made: Turn the unit on again and, while the
Input Selector still lights red, press the
button once, than the button
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too. When the unit turns off, the right code was
found, when not, the code was "overrun". To re-
find the correct, while the Input Selector
still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the
button repeatedly to step backwards
through the codes available and observe the
reaction of the unit at each press. As soon as the
unit turns off the correct code is found.
5. Press the Input Selector again, and note
that the red light will flash three times before
going dark to confirm the entry.
6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make
certain that the product operates. Keep in mind
that many manufacturers use a number of differ-
ent combinations of codes, and it is a good idea
to make certain that not only the Power control
works, but the volume, channel and transport
controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not
work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a
different code, or enter a code via the Direct
Code Entry method.

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the Auto
Search method, it is always a good idea to find
out the exact code so that it may be easily reen-
tered if necessary. You may also read the codes to
verify which device has been programmed to a
specific Control Selector button.
1. Press and hold both the Input Selector
for the device you wish to find the code for and
the Mute button at the same time. Note
that the Program/SPL Indicator
initally turn amber and begin flashing. Release
the buttons and begin the next step within
20 seconds.
2. Press the Set button . The Program/SPL
Indicator will then blink green in a
sequence that corresponds to the three-digit
code, with a one-second pause between each
digit. Count the number of blinks between each
pause to determine the digit of the code. One
blink is the number 1, two blinks is the number
2, and so forth. Note that a rapid sequence of
three blinks is used to indicate a "0. "
Example: One blink, followed by a one-second
pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-
second pause, followed by four blinks indicates
that the code has been set to 164.
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