Harman Kardon AVR 255 Owner's Manual

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The AVR 255/AVR 355 is equipped with a pow-erful remote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popularbrands of audio and video equipment, includingCD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellitereceivers and other home-theater equipment.Once the AVR’s remote is programmed with thecodes for the products you own, it is possible toeliminate most other remotes and replace themwith the convenience of a single universalremote control.Programming the Remotewith CodesAs shipped from the factory, the remote is fullyprogrammed for all AVR functions, as well asthose of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVDplayers, CD players and cassette decks as well asthe navigation controls for the Apple iPod. Inaddition, by following one of the methods below,you may program the remote to operate a widerange of devices 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 morethan one number for a brand, make note of thedifferent choices.2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into theAVR remote.3. Press and hold the Input Selector c forthe type of product to be entered (e.g., DVD, TV)more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, thenrelease it. 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-digitcode number using the Numeric buttons k.If the unit being programmed turns off, the cor-rect code has been entered. Press the InputSelector c again, and note that the red lightunder the Input Selector will flash threetimes before 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.Press the Input Selector c again and notethat the red light under the Input Selectorwill flash three times before going dark toconfirm the 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 k and press the InputSelector c again. Press the remote buttonof any transport function remotable with theunit, e.g. Pause or Play fl e. 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 agood idea to make certain that not only does thePower control work, but that the volume, chan-nel and transport controls work as they should.If functions do not work properly, you may needto use a different remote code.7. If the unit does not react to any codeentered, if the code for your product does notappear in the tables in the separate setup-codeguide, or if not all functions operate properly,try programming the remote with the AutoSearch Method.Auto-Search MethodIf the unit you wish to include in the AVR’sremote is not listed in the code tables in theseparate setup-code guide or if the code doesnot seem to operate properly, you may wish toprogram the correct code using the Auto Searchmethod that follows. Note that the Auto Searchmethod works only with units whose Powerfunctions can be remoted:1. Turn on the product that you wish to includein the AVR remote.2. Press and hold the Input Selector c forthe type of product to be entered (e.g., DVD, TV)more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, thenrelease it. 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 ⁄button f. Each press of the button sends thePower signal for one setup code number, andkeeping the button down sends a series of codesfrom the remote’s built-in data base, with eachflash of the red light under the Input Selectorc indicating that a code has been sent. Whenthe device to be programmed turnsoff,immediately release the ⁄ buttonf. Notethat it may take one minute or more until theright code is found and the 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 c still lights red, press the ⁄buttonf once, then the ¤ button f once too.When the unit turns off, the right code wasfound, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re-find the correct code, while the Input Selectorc still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the ¤button f repeatedly to step backwards throughthe codes available and observe the reaction ofthe unit at each press. As soon as the unit turnsoff the correct code is found.5. Press the Input Selector c 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 fora different code, or enter a code via the DirectCode Entry 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 codesto verify which device has been programmed toa specific Control Selector button.1. Press and hold the Input Selector c forthe device you wish to find the code for morethan 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it.Release the button and begin the next stepwithin 20 seconds.2. Press the OK button x. The Input SelectorButton c will then blink green in a sequencethat corresponds to the three-digit code, with aone-second pause between each digit. Countthe number of blinks between each pause todetermine the digit of the code. One blink is thenumber 1, two blinks is the number 2, and soforth. Note that a rapid "Flick" (which is shorterthan a blink), is used to indicate a “0.”Programming the Remote42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE