34System call function• The included remote control unit is equipped with a system call function for transmitting multiple remote control signals when a single buttonis pressed (this is often referred to as a “macro” function).This function can be used to turn on the amplifier’s power, select the input source, turn on the monitor TV’s power, turn on a sourcecomponent’s power and start playback, etc., all at the touch of a button.(1) System call buttonsThe buttons that can be used for the system call function are shown on the table below.A series of up to 10 operations can be performed with the POWER ON and OFF buttons, and a series of up to 5 operations can be performedwith other buttons.System call signals are already preset at the buttons indicated in the shaded section. System call signals can also be stored at any button onthe remote control unit, including the buttons in this section. (See page 35.)ButtonPOWER OFF(key 3)POWER OFF(key 4)DVD (key 5)VDP (key 6)TV/DBS(key 9)V.AUX(key 10)VCR-1(key 13)CD (key 14)No.transmissions1010555555Receiverpower onReceiverpower onReceiverpower onReceiverpower onReceiverpower onReceiverpower onDVD player(DVD)power onLD player(VDP)power onTV power onTV power onVideo (VCR)power onReceiverinput sourceswitched toCDReceiverinput sourceswitched toDVDReceiverinput sourceswitched toVDPReceiverinput sourceswitched toTV/DBSReceiverinput sourceswitched toV.AUXReceiverinput sourceswitched toVCR-1TV power on Video (VCR)playbackTV power onTV power onDVD player(DVD)playbackLD player(VDP)playbackStoredoperation 1Storedoperation 2Storedoperation 3Storedoperation 4Storedoperation 5Storedoperation 6Storedoperation 7Storedoperation 8Storedoperation 9Storedoperation 10The system call signals for the POWER OFF andPOWER ON buttons are transmitted from theremote control unit approximately once everysecond.The signals for the other buttons (DVD, VDP,TV/DBS, V.AUX, VCR-1 and CD) are transmittedapproximately once every 1.5 seconds.(2) Using the system call function12Press the system call button.• The LEARNED/TX LED flashes for 5 seconds.Press the button at which the desired system call signals arestored while the LEARNED/TX LED is flashing.• The preset signals or the signals you have stored at thatbutton are transmitted in succession.CALL DVDSTART LEARNED/TXHOME THX CINEMATUNINGBANDTITLE MENU/GUIDEMODEDOLBY / DTSSURROUND DIRECTDSP SIMULATION 5CH STEREO STEREOINPUT MODE ANALOG EXT.INMUTINGMASTER VOL.VOLUME DISC SKIP+SYSTEM CALL POWERVDP TUNER SHIFTTV/DBS V.AUX PHONOVCR-1 CD MD / TAPE-1 CHANNELVCR-2 TAPE-2 MON TV/VCRAVR/AVC VIDEO DVD TVAUDIOVDP VCRCD MD LOCKDECKSYSTEMSETUP SURROUNDPARAMETERCH SELECTRC-8531 2 34SETA / BCALL OFFENTERON / SOURCE5 67 8 9+10 021