Controlling other devices, Code blink-back – Arcam surround amplifier/AVprocessor AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 User Manual

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Controlling other devices

Method 1 (direct code setup)

This section describes the simplest (preferred) way to

program the CR102’s Device Mode keys to control the

non-Arcam devices in your system.

DVD

SAT

TUN

AMP

PVR

VCR

Some of the modes are locked to Arcam operation but

can be unlocked if required (see page 52).

A mode only controls Arcam equipment.

DVD mode

Locked

SAT mode

Unlocked

AV mode

Unlocked

TUN mode

Locked

AUX mode

Locked

VCR mode

Unlocked

CD mode

Locked

Here is a specific example of how to program the a

key to control an Addison television. The principles for

controlling other devices are exactly the same.

1. Make sure your device is switched on (not just on

standby).

2. Find the correct Device Code table (e.g. TV) for the

type of device you want to control from the CR102.

3. Find the row containing the codes for the

manufacturer of your device (e.g. Addison) (page

58). The most popular code is listed first.

4. Press the appropriate Device Mode key (e.g. a) on

the CR102.

5. Press and hold S until the red Power LED blinks

twice:

* *

(It actually blinks once when you press

the key, then twice after about three seconds).

6. Enter the first four-digit device code using the

number keys. The power key blinks twice: * *.

7. Aim the CR102 at the device and press P. If the

device switches off, the setup is complete.

8. Turn your device back on and test all the CR102’s

functions to ensure they are working properly.

9. Important! Write your device code down on the

right hand side of the page so you can remember it if

you ever reset the CR102.

What if I still can’t control my device?

If your device doesn’t respond, repeat the above

steps until one of the device codes listed for your

brand works.

If none of the codes listed for your brand operates

your device, or if your brand is not listed at all, try

the Library Search Method described in the next

section.

Notes:

Some codes are quite similar. If your device does not

respond or is not functioning properly with one of

the codes, try another code listed under your brand.

If your device’s original remote control does not have

a P (POWER) key, press $ instead of P when

setting up your device.

Remember to press the corresponding device key

before operating your device.

Many TVs do not switch on pressing P. Please try

pressing a number key (‘channel select’) to switch

your TV back on.

To search for the code for another device follow the

instructions above, but press the appropriate device

key instead of a during step 2.

Method 2 (Library search)

This section describes another way to program the

CR102 to control third-party equipment.
Library Search allows you to scan through all the

codes contained in the CR102’s memory. It can take a

lot longer than the previous method, so only use this

method if:

Your device does not respond to the CR102 after you

have tried all the codes listed for your brand.

Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code

tables.

Example: To search for a TV code

1. Switch your TV on (not standby) and aim the

CR102 at it.

2. Press a on your CR102.
3. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice.
4. Press 9 9 1. The power LED key blinks twice:

5. Press P.
6. Aim the CR102 at your Television and press [

repeatedly until your Television turns off.

Every time you press [ the CR102 sends out a

POWER signal from the next code contained in its

memory. In the worst case, you may have to press this

key up to 150 times, so patience is required! If you

skip past a code, step back by pressing ]. Remember

to keep pointing the CR102 at your Television while

pressing this key.

7. As soon as your television turns off, press S to

store the code.

notes:

Many TVs do not switch on by pressing P. Try

pressing a number key (‘channel select’) to switch

your TV back on.

If you cannot control your Television properly,

please continue the Search Method: you may be

using the wrong code.

To search for the code for another device follow the

instructions above, but press the appropriate Device

Mode key instead of a during step 2.

If your device’s original remote control does not have

a P (

STAnDBy

) key, press $ instead during step 5.

Code blink-back

Once you have set up your CR102, you can blink back

your device set-up codes for future reference.

Example: To blink back your Television code

1. Press the appropriate Device Mode key (e.g. a)

once.

2. Press and hold S until the red Power LED blinks

twice * *

(It actually blinks once when you press

the key, then twice after about three seconds).

3. Press 9 9 0. The P key blinks twice.
4. For the first digit of your four-digit code, press

and

count all the red blinks. If there are no blinks, the

digit is ‘0’.

5. For the second, third and fourth digits, repeat the

previous step, pressing 2, 3, or 4 in order.

Now you have the four-digit code.

Make a note of the codes

Write down the codes for your devices in the boxes

below for future reference.

Device

Code