Harman Kardon AVR 260 Owner's Manual

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40PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTEThe AVR 260 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control notonly the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and videoequipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receiversand other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR’s remote is programmedwith the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most otherremotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remotecontrol.proGrammInG tHe remote wItHcoDeSAs shipped from the factory, the remote is fully programmed for all AVRfunctions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players,CD players and Blu-Ray players. In addition, by following one of the methodsbelow, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices fromother manufacturers.Blu-ray controlHK Blu-ray codes in DVD Button. How to toggle between HK Blu-ray and HKDVD control codes.Press and hold the DVD Button until it blinks and goes out again. Then entercode 001 for HK Blu-ray or 002 for HK DVD. Press the DVD Button once more. Itblinks 3 times to confirm entry.Note that out of the box, when first powered up, the default mode is HK Blu-ray.Direct code entryThis method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with differentproducts.Use the tables in the setup-code guide on page 43 to determine the1.three-digit code or codes that match both the product type (e.g., VCR,TV), and the specific brand name. If there is more than one number for abrand, make note of the different choices.Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote.2.Press and hold the Input Selector3. C for the type of product to be entered(e.g., DVD, TV) more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it. It isimportant that you begin the next step within 20 seconds.If the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote has a remotable4.Power on/off function, follow these steps:Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to be programmed, and entera)the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttons J. If theunit being programmed turns off, the correct code has been entered.Press the Input Selector C again, and note that the red light underthe Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirmthe entry.If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off, continue to enterb)the three-digit code numbers until the equipment turns off. At thispoint, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input Selector Cagain and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flashthree times before going dark to confirm the entry.If the Power function of the unit to be programmed cannot be remoted,5.follow these steps (max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step 3 mustbe repeated first):Enter the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttonsa) Jand press the Input Selector C again. Press the remote button of anytransport function remotable with the unit, e.g. Pause or Play B E. Ifthe unit being programmed starts that function, the correct code hasbeen entered.If the unit does not start the function whose button was pressed,b)repeat steps 3 and 5a above with the next three-digit code numberlisted in the setup code table for that brand and product type, until theunit reacts properly on the transport function transmitted.Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product6.operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a numberof different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certainthat not only does the Power control work, but that the volume, channeland transport controls work as they should. If functions do not workproperly, you may need to use a different remote code.If the unit does not react to any code entered, if the code for your product7.does not appear in the the setup-code guide on page 43, or if not allfunctions operate properly, try programming the remote with the AutoSearch Method.auto-Search methodIf the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s remote is not listed in the codethe setup-code guide on page 43 or if the code does not seem to operateproperly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Searchmethod that follows. Note that the Auto Search method works only with unitswhose Power functions can be remoted:Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR remote.1.Press and hold the Input Selector2. C for the type of product to be entered(e.g., DVD, TV) more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it. It isimportant that you begin the next step within 20 seconds.To find out if the code for your unit is pre-programmed, point the AVR3.remote towards the unit to be programmed, and press and hold the Kbutton F. Each press of the button sends the Power signal for one setupcode number, and keeping the button down sends a series of codes fromthe remote’s built-in data base, with each flash of the red light under theInput Selector C indicating that a code has been sent. When the deviceto be programmed turns off,immediately release the K button F. Notethat it may take one minute or more until the right code is found and theunit turns off.When the4. K button was not released in time after the unit turned off, theproper code will be ”overrun”. That’s why a function test should be made:Turn the unit on again and, while the Input Selector C still lights red,press the K button F once, then the L button F once too. When theunit turns off, the right code was found, when not, the code was ”overrun”.To re-find the correct code, while the Input Selector C still lights red,press (not hold pressed) the L button F repeatedly to step backwardsthrough the codes available and observe the reaction of the unit at eachpress. As soon as the unit turns off the correct code is found.Press the Input Selector5. C again, and note that the red light will flashthree times before going dark to confirm the entry.Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product6.operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number ofdifferent combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain thatnot only the Power control works, but the volume, channel and transportcontrols, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you mayneed to Auto-Search for a different code, or enter a code via the DirectCode Entry method.