PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE 39
Progr amming the Remote
T he A VR 4000 is equipped with a powerful
remote control that will control not only the
receiver’ s functions, but also most popular br ands
of audio and video equipment, including CD
players , TV sets , cable boxes , VCRs , satellite
receivers and other home-theater equipment.
Once the A VR 4000’ 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 convenience of a single
universal remote control.
Programming the Remote
with Codes
As shipped from the factory , the remote is fully
programmed for all A VR 4000 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 oper ate a wide range of
devices from other manufacturers .
Note: T he Input Selector button Video 4
4
cannot be programmed with codes as it functions
as input selector for the A VR only . Moreover , only
the default code "001" can be programmed on
the A VR Selector button
5
.
Direct Code Entry
T his method is the easiest way to program your
remote to work with different products .
1. Use the tables in the following pages to deter-
mine 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, mak e note of the different
choices .
2. T urn on the unit you wish to program into the
A VR 4000 remote.
3. Press and hold both the Input Selector
4
for the type of product to be entered (e .g., VCR,
TV) and the Mute button
b
at the same
time . W hen the Program/SPL Indicator
2
turns amber and begins flashing, release the but-
tons . It is important that you begin the next step
within 20 seconds .
4. If the unit you wish to progr am into the A VR
4000 remote has a remotable P ower on/off func-
tion, follow these steps:
a. P oint the A VR 4000’ s remote towards the unit
to be programmed, and enter the first three-
digit code number using the Numeric buttons
H
. If the unit being programmed turns off , the
correct code has been entered. Press the Input
Selector
4
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 progr ammed does NO T
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
4
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 P ower 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
H
and press the
Input Selector
4
again. Press the remote
button of any transport function remotable
with the unit, e .g. P ause or Play
fl
N
.I f
the unit being programmed starts that func-
tion, 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 tr ansmitted.
6. T ry all of the functions on the remote to make
certain that the product operates properly . K eep
in mind that many manufacturers use a number
of different combinations of codes , so it is a good
idea to mak e certain that not only does the
P ower 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 en-
tered, if the code for your product does not
appear in the tables in this manual, or if not all
functions operate properly , try programming the
remote with the Auto Search Method.
Note on Using the A VR 4000 remote with
a Harman Kardon CD Recorder.
As shipped from the factory the remote is pro-
grammed for controlling Harman Kardon CD
players . But it is able to control most functions
of the CD Recorder CDR2 and CDR20 (see func-
tion list on page 44) too after the code ”002” is
entered to the CD Selector button
2
as
described above . F or 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 A VR 4000’ s
remote is not listed in the code tables in this
manual or if the code does not seem to operate
properly , you may wish to progr am the correct
code using the Auto Search method that follows.
Note that the Auto Search method works only
with units whose P ower functions can be
remoted:
1. T urn on the product that you wish to include in
the A VR 4000 remote .
2. Press and hold both the Input Selector
4
for the type of product to be entered (e .g., VCR,
TV) and the Mute button
b
at the same
time . When the Program/SPL Indicator
2
turns amber and begins flashing, release the but-
tons . 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 A VR 4000 remote towards
the unit to be programmed, and press and hold
the
⁄
button
D
. 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
4
indicating that a code has been
sent. When the device to be programmed turns
off ,immediately release the
⁄
button
D
. Note
that it may tak e one minute or more until the
right code is found and the unit turns off .
4. When the
⁄
button was not released in time
after the unit turned off , the proper code will be
”overrun”. That’ s why a function test should be
made: T urn the unit on again and, while the
Input Selector
4
still lights red, press the
⁄
button
D
once , than the
¤
button
D
once
too . W hen the unit turns off , the right code was
found, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re-
find the correct, while the Input Selector
4
still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the
¤
button
D
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
4
again, and
note that the red light will flash three times
before going dark to confirm the entry .
6. T ry all of the functions on the remote to make
certain that the product operates . K eep in mind
that many manufacturers use a number of differ-
ent combinations of codes , and it is a good idea
to mak e certain that not only the Power control
works , but the volume , channel and tr ansport
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
reentered if necessary . Y ou may also read the
codes to verify which device has been
programmed to a specific Control Selector
button.