User Manual

Programming Methods (continued)
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The RCU has the ability to learn the commands of other remote control
units, such as TV remotes or VCR remotes. This allows the most-used
commands on those remotes to be combined on the RCU. These original
remote control units are also known as source remotes. Learning is not
active in the PC mode.
Learning Tips
1. All learned functions for a mode can be erased if you program a different
device to that mode.
2. Perform the learning process in low-light areas because too much
ambient light might cause interference with the infrared (IR) signals
of the remotes.
3. Use fresh batteries in both the Media Center and
PC RCU and the original remote.
Code Learning
Codes from the Remote Code List include basic functionality
for each component they control. Once you have programmed
in the code for your specific component (using either the Automatic
Code Search or Direct Entry method), you can customize the RCU to
perform certain functions from your original remote(s) that were not
embedded in the preset code. The RCU has the ability to learn and
store commands from your original remote(s) under the mode(s)
of your choice.
Learning Commands
For the following section, the TV remote control unit will be used as an
example. Learning from other types of remotes will be done in a
similar way.
1) First press and hold the mode button on the RCU for the component
remote you are learning from (the TV button on the RCU, for
example) then press and hold the RECORD button on the RCU.
2) Keep pressing both buttons until the device mode button light turns
off, flashes, and turns off. Release both buttons.
Learning
Volume Punch Through
The Volume Punch Through feature allows you to control the volume without exiting the
current mode. When Punch Through is enabled, the VOL+, VOL-, and MUTE keys will
always control the Punch Through device. By default the TV is the Volume Punch Through
device. To disable Volume Punch Through, see the “Disabling Volume Punch Through”
Section below.
Note: Volume Punch Through only applies to the three IR Mode Device Buttons (TV,
CAB/SAT, AND AUX).
Note: The remote must be programmed via Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry
before enabling Volume Punch Through.
To change the Volume Punch Through device or enable Volume Punch Through:
1. Press and hold the device button of the device you want to Punch Through
(TV, AUX, etc.) on the RCU.
2. Press and hold the VOL- button until the device button on the RCU turns on,
then release both buttons.
Volume Punch Through is now enabled for the selected device.
Disabling Volume Punch Through
To disable Volume Punch Through:
1. Press and hold the VOL- button (the device button of the Volume Punch Through lights).
2. While holding the VOL- button, enter the code, 0000, using the number buttons. All
device buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off.
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, all device buttons blink 4 times and turn off. At this
point, you must start over.
Once Volume Punch Through is disabled, the VOL+, VOL-, and MUTE keys will control
the device currently selected by the Device button (PC, TV, CAB/SAT, or AUX). To
enable Volume Punch Through, see the “Volume Punch Through” Section above.
Remotes should
not be
more than
2” apart