Harman-Kardon AVR 3650 - Manual (Page 41)

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AVR
Advanced Remote Control Programming
Advanced Remote Control Programming
Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through
The punch-through feature allows you to operate one component while setting
certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using
the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions, you may also use the
remote to operate the transport controls of your Blu-ray Disc player. Or while using
the remote to control video functions on your TV, you may also use the remote to
change channels on your cable box.
To program punch-through control while operating any device:
1. For three seconds press and hold the Source Selector button for the main device
the remote will be operating. The Source Selector will light up, go dark and then
light up again, indicating the remote is in Program mode and that you may release
the button.
2. Select the type of punch-through programming.
a) For channel-control punch-through, press the Channel Up button.
b) To program transport-control punch-through, press the Play transport-control
button.
3. Press the Source Selector button for the device whose channel or transport
controls you will use while operating the device selected in the first step. The
Source Selector button will flash to confirm.
For example, to watch the TV while changing channels using the cable box, press
and hold the TV button until it lights. Then press the Channel Up button, followed by
the Cable/SAT button.
To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above, but press the
same Source Selector button in Steps 1 and 3.
NOTE: The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated to the AVR.
Programming Macro (Activity) Commands
In addition to their normal functions, you can also use the 0 – 9 Number buttons and
AVR Power On button to store Macro (Activity) commands – up to 11 of them. Each
Macro can send out up to 19 commands at one time from a single button push. Any
AVR remote control button’s function from any mode (except the Back/Exit button,
the Light button, and the Activity button) can be programmed into a Macro.
NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated Macros. It isn’t possible to
program a pause or delay before sending additional commands after a “Power
On” command, and the component may not be ready to respond to commands
immediately after powering on.
To program a Macro:
1. To enter the Programming mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity button
and the Number button or AVR Power On button to which you want to assign the
Macro.
2. Press in up to 19 commands that you want stored in that Macro button. During
each successive button selection, the Source Selector button LED will blink once.
Press the Source Selector button for each device (or Setup button for the AVR
itself) before you enter individual commands. This step counts as one of the 19
commands allowed for each Macro.
• You can select functions from another mode by first pressing the corresponding
Source Selector button and then the buttons where those functions are located
within that mode. Pressing a Source Selector button also counts as one command.
• For power on, press the AVR or Device Power On button.
• For power off, press the AVR or Device Power Off button.
3. Press the Activity button to end the programming process. The last Source Selector
button (or the Setup button) will flash three times.
It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within a Macro. To erase the Macro:
1. Press and hold the Activity Button and the button into which you programmed the
Macro until the Source Selector or Setup button lights up.
2. Press the Activity button to erase the Macro.
To execute a Macro:
Press the Activity button, then press the button into which you programmed the
Macro.
IMPORTANT: Keep the remote aimed at the components until all of the Macro
commands have been executed. The remote can take up to 10 seconds to send out
19 Macro commands.
Recording
Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite video signals,
are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs. To make a recording,
connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate AVR output connectors as
described in the Making Connections section, insert blank media in the recorder
and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing.
Refer to the recording device’s instructions for complete information about making
recordings.
NOTES:
1. The AVR does not convert analog signals to digital or vice versa.
2. HDMI and component video sources are not available for recording.
3. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material
you record. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by law.
Sleep Timer
The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off
automatically.
Press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed.
Each additional press of the Sleep button increases the play time by 10 minutes, with
a maximum of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer.
When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to
half brightness.
If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time
will be displayed. Press the Sleep button again to change the play time.
Updating Your Network Software
From time to time, updates to your network sofwtare may become available. To
check for and download these updates:
1. After the AVR has connected to your network, press the remote’s Internet Radio
source button.
2. On the AVR front panel, simultaneously press and hold the Surround Modes and
Back/Exit buttons.
Message
Display
Surround
Modes
Button
OK
Button Back/Exit
Button
3. Watch the front-panel Message Display for a message that the unit is checking for
software updates. When the message appears, release the buttons.