Polk Audio DR-3 - Manual (Page 12)

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Programming the Macro Button
The MACRO button can send out a sequence of up to 20 commands
with one button press. It can be programmed for up to eight Source
button macros and perform multi-step operations with just one button
push. For example, you can program the MACRO button to turn on the
TV, turn on the DS system, turn on the DVD player, select the correct
Video input, and open DVD drawer with the push of one just button.
Each Source/Device button can have an associated Macro program.
That means you can set up as many as 8 Macros. You cannot set up
two different Macros for the same Source/Device button even though
the top row buttons can select two inputs. Let’s give you an example:
the 6CH/DVD Source/Device button can select either the 6 Channel
or the DVD input, but only 1 Macro.
Before you begin the Macro programming process, you first have to
program all of your system’s equipment into the DR-3 remote. Use
any of the methods described earlier in this manual to fully program
the DR-3 remote. It is a good idea to use your DR-3 remote for a few
days to familiarize yourself with its basic operation before setting
up MACRO operations.
Planning the sequence of commands is very important. For example,
some devices (especially TVs) will not accept other commands until
they are fully turned “on.” You may have to turn on all the devices
first, then give them other commands later in the sequence. You may
need to try different command sequences to get to the right result.
See the example on page 13 to get a feel for programming a Macro.
NOTE: You have 20 seconds to perform each step. If the Source button
light goes off, you need to back up a step and do it again. You can exit
the set-up mode by pressing the CNCL (cancel) button at any time in
the process.
1. Press and hold the CODE button for two seconds. The status light
at the top left of the remote will turn red.
2. Press the desired Source/Device button. The button will light up.
3. Press the MACRO button. The status light and the Source/Device
button will blink once.
4. Press up to 20 commands you would like to include in the macro
sequence starting with the Source button. Pressing a Source
button to change modes is counted as one command.
5. Press the SAVE button to store the commands. The red status light
and the Source button lights will blink twice and then turn off to
confirm the program.
To Erase a Macro Sequence:
Follow the above Steps 1, 2, 3 and 5 without going through Step 4.
MACRO OPERATION
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