Harman Kardon AVR 2700 Owner's Manual

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44AVR Advanced Remote Control ProgrammingAdvanced Remote Control ProgrammingRemote Channel-Control Punch-ThroughThe punch-through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certaingroups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using the AVR controlsfor surround modes and other audio functions, you may also use the remote to operate thetransport controls of your Blu-ray Disc player. Or while using the remote to control videofunctions 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 theremote will be operating. The Source Selector will light up, go dark and then light upagain, 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 controlsyou will use while operating the device selected in the first step. The Source Selectorbutton will flash to confirm.For example, to watch the TV while changing channels using the cable box, press andhold 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 thesame Source Selector button in Steps 1 and 3.NOTE: The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated to the AVR.Programming Macro (Activity) CommandsIn addition to their normal functions, you can also use the 0 – 9 Number buttons and AVRPower On button to store Macro (Activity) commands – up to 11 of them. Each Macrocan send out up to 19 commands at one time from a single button push. Any AVR remotecontrol 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 programa pause or delay before sending additional commands after a “Power On” command, andthe 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 andthe 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 eachsuccessive button selection, the Source Selector button LED will blink once. Press theSource Selector button for each device (or Setup button for the AVR itself) before youenter individual commands. This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed foreach Macro.s You can select functions from another mode by first pressing the correspondingSource Selector button and then the buttons where those functions are locatedwithin that mode. Pressing a Source Selector button also counts as one command.s For power on, press the AVR or Device Power On button.s For power off, press the AVR or Device Power Off button.3. Press the Activity button to end the programming process. The last Source Selectorbutton (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 theMacro 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 commandshave been executed. The remote can take up to 10 seconds to send out 19 Macrocommands.RecordingTwo-channel analog audio signals, as well as composite video signals, are normallyavailable at the appropriate recording outputs. To make a recording, connect your audioor video recorder to the appropriate AVR output connectors as described in the MakingConnections section, insert blank media in the recorder and make sure the recorderis turned on and recording while the source is playing. Refer to the recording device’sinstructions for complete information about making recordings.NOTES:1. The AVR only records analog audio signals. It does not convert digital audio signalsto analog.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 materialyou record. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by law.Sleep TimerThe 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 amaximum 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 halfbrightness.If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time will bedisplayed. Press the Sleep button again to change the play time.Resetting the RemoteTo reset the remote to its factory default condition, simultaneously press and hold the TVSource Selector button and the “0” Number button. When the TV Source button relights,enter the code “333.” When the TV button goes out, and all of the Source Selector buttonsflash, the remote control will be reset.Processor ResetIf the AVR behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off the rear-panel MainPower switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the cord backin and turn the receiver on. If this procedure doesn’t help, reset the AVR’s processor asdescribed below.NOTE: A processor reset erases all user configurations, including video resolution,speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. After a reset, reenter all of these settingsfrom your notes in the Appendix worksheets.To reset the AVR’s processor:1. Press the front-panel Standby/On switch to place the unit in the Standby mode (thePower Indicator will turn amber).2. Press and hold the front-panel Surround Modes button for at least 5 seconds until theRESET message appears on the front-panel Message Display.NOTE: After performing a processor reset, wait at least 1 minute before pressing anySource Selector buttons.If the receiver does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorizedHarman Kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be locatedby visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.