Harman Kardon AVR 235 Owner's Manual

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 37Programming the RemoteThe AVR 235 is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol that will control not only the receiver’sfunctions, but also most popular brands of audioand video equipment, including CD players, TVsets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers andother home-theater equipment. Once the AVR’sremote is programmed with the codes for theproducts you own, it is possible to eliminate mostother remotes and replace them with the conven-ience of a single universal remote control.Programming the Remotewith CodesAs shipped from the factory, the remote is fullyprogrammed for all AVR functions, as well as thoseof most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players,CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by fol-lowing one of the methods below, you may pro-gram the remote to operate a wide range ofdevices from other manufacturers.Direct Code EntryThis method is the easiest way to program yourremote to work with different products.1. Use the tables in the separate setup-codeguide to determine the three-digit code or codesthat match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),and the specific brand name. If there is more thanone number for a brand, make note of the differ-ent choices.2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into theAVR remote.3. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,TV) and the Mute button ( at the sametime. When the Program/SPL Indicator 2turns amber and begins flashing, release thebuttons. It is important that you begin the nextstep within 20 seconds.4. If the unit you wish to program into theAVR remote has a remotable Power on/off func-tion, follow these steps:a. Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to beprogrammed, and enter the first three-digit codenumber using the Numeric buttons H. If theunit being programmed turns off, the correctcode has been entered. Press the InputSelector 4 again, and note that the red lightunder the Input Selector will flash three timesbefore going dark to confirm the entry.b. If the product to be programmed does NOTturn off, continue to enter the three-digit codenumbers until the equipment turns off. At thispoint, the correct code has been entered. Pressthe Input Selector 4 again and note thatthe red light under the Input Selector willflash three times before going dark to confirmthe entry.5. If the Power function of the unit to be pro-grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step3 must be repeated first):a. Enter the first three-digit code number usingthe Numeric buttons H and press the InputSelector 4 again. Press the remote buttonof any transport function remotable with theunit, e.g. Pause or Play fl P. If the unitbeing programmed starts that function, thecorrect code has been entered.b. If the unit does not start the function whosebutton was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5aabove with the next three-digit code numberlisted in the setup code table for that brandand product type, until the unit reacts properlyon the transport function transmitted.6. Try all of the functions on the remote to makecertain that the product operates properly. Keepin mind that many manufacturers use a numberof different combinations of codes, so it is a goodidea to make certain that not only does thePower control work, but that the volume, channeland transport controls work as they should. Iffunctions do not work properly, you may need touse a different remote code.7. If the unit does not react to any code entered,if the code for your product does not appear inthe tables in the separate setup-code guide, or ifnot all functions operate properly, try programm-ing the remote with the Auto Search Method.Note on Using the AVR remote with aHarman Kardon CD Recorder.As shipped from the factory. the remote isprogrammed for controlling Harman Kardon CDplayers. It can also control most functions of theHarman Kardon CD-Recorders (see function liston page 40) too after the code ”002” is enteredon the CD Selector button 4 as describedabove. For returning to the CD player controlcommands the code ”001” must be entered.Auto-Search MethodIf the unit you wish to include in the AVR’sremote is not listed in the code tables in the sep-arate setup-code guide or if the code does notseem to operate properly, you may wish to pro-gram the correct code using the Auto Searchmethod that follows. Note that the Auto Searchmethod works only with units whose Power func-tions can be remoted:1. Turn on the product that you wish to include inthe AVR remote.2. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,TV) and the Mute button ( at the sametime. When the Program/SPL Indicator 2turns amber and begins flashing, release thebuttons. It is important that you begin the nextstep within 20 seconds.3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro-grammed, point the AVR remote towards the unitto be programmed, and press and hold the ⁄ but-tonD. This will send out a series of codes fromthe remote’s built-in data base, with each flash ofthe red light under the Input Selector 4 indi-cating that a code has been sent. When the deviceto be programmed turns off,immediately releasethe ⁄ buttonD. Note that it may take oneminute or more until the right code is found andthe unit turns off.4. When the ⁄ button was not released in timeafter the unit turned off, the proper code will be”overrun”. That’s why a function test should bemade: Turn the unit on again and, while theInput Selector 4 still lights red, press the ⁄buttonD once, than the ¤ button D oncetoo. When the unit turns off, the right code wasfound, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re-find the correct, while the Input Selector 4still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the ¤button D repeatedly to step backwardsthrough the codes available and observe thereaction of the unit at each press. As soon as theunit turns off the correct code is found.5. Press the Input Selector 4 again, and notethat the red light will flash three times beforegoing dark to confirm the entry.6. Try all of the functions on the remote to makecertain that the product operates. Keep in mindthat many manufacturers use a number of differ-ent combinations of codes, and it is a good ideato make certain that not only the Power controlworks, but the volume, channel and transportcontrols, as appropriate. If all functions do notwork properly, you may need to Auto-Search for adifferent code, or enter a code via the Direct CodeEntry method.Code ReadoutWhen the code has been entered using the AutoSearch method, it is always a good idea to findout the exact code so that it may be easily reen-tered if necessary. You may also read the codes toverify which device has been programmed to aspecific Control Selector button.1. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4for the device you wish to find the code for andthe Mute button ( at the same time. Notethat the Program/SPL Indicator 2 willinitally turn amber and begin flashing. Releasethe buttons and begin the next step within20 seconds.2. Press the Set button F. The Program/SPLIndicator 2 will then blink green in asequence that corresponds to the three-digitcode, with a one-second pause between eachdigit. Count the number of blinks between eachpause to determine the digit of the code. Oneblink is the number 1, two blinks is the number 2,and so forth. Note that a rapid sequence of threeblinks is used to indicate a “0.”Example: One blink, followed by a one-secondpause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by four blinks indicatesthat the code has been set to 164.For future reference enter the Setup Codes for theequipment in your system here: