User Guide
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Selecting Source on a TV Macro:
Many televisions will return to a particular input with either a chan-
nel up or down command or by selecting a particular channel.
Thus, to construct a macro that selects the EXT1 input:
1) Channel Up (selects the Antenna A input)
2) Input (toggles to the Antenna B input)
3) Input (toggles to the EXT 1 input)
The Ultimate “Watch DVD” Macro
Another secret of recording great macros is to automate processes
that typically frustrate casual users. An example is the typical reac-
tion of a casual user when faced with an older DVD that refuses to
play until a menu is navigated. Typically, the menu can be
bypassed by programming the last few steps (after the DVD player
is turned on) of your “Watch DVD” macro with this sequence:
1. Stop
2. Delay (amount varies with brand and model)
3. Stop
4. Delay (amount varies with brand and model)
5. Play
Almost all DVD players will skip the Menu and begin playing the
Movie directly with this macro!
Time the Power On Delays
As you start acquiring ideas about what multiple step processes
you would like to record as macros, write down the steps. Practice
them manually and try them when all the components are OFF.
Often you will find that extensive delays are necessary immeadiatly
after a component is powered on. When you actually record your
macro, you must enter the correct amount of delay at the time of
progamming. The RC3200 does not enable you to correct the delay
time, you must reprogram the entire macro. Thus, you’ll keep more
of your hair if you time things carefully and write them down first.
Setting Up Your RC3200
