Specifications

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Programming and Using the
Remote Control
The PRE is equipped with a powerful backlit remote control that will control
up to seven additional devices, in addition to all the features of the PRE. It
may also be programmed to “learn” the functions from most current infrared
remote controls. This means that once programmed, the PRE remote will not
only operate your PRE, but most TV sets, VCRs, DVD and LD players, satellite
systems, set-top converters and other IR controlled home theater or home
automation equipment.
pre-programmed functions To operate the PRE, be certain that you have pressed the pre/audio Device
Control Selector. Note that the Programming Status LED will briefly blink red
and the LCD Display will confirm your selection by switching to AUDIO. In this
pre-programmed mode, the remote control takes on the functions of the PRE.
learning set-up In addition to it’s preprogrammed functions, the PRE remote may be taught to
learn the commands from almost any infrared remote that is used to operate
audio, video, home theater or home automation equipment. This enables the
PRE remote, once programmed, to replace a collection of remotes, and operate
your entire entertainment system from one, powerful command center.
The PRE remote has the ability to learn new functions from your original remote
controls:
• There are 8 “pages” of learning with each page correspond-
ing to the 8 Device modes on the Remote control: pre/audio,
cd, dvd, aux, sat, tv, vcr and cbl.
• All buttons in all Device modes can learn, except the light button.
• The 8 Device buttons at the top of the remote control labeled
(pre/audio, cd, dvd, sat, tv, vcr and cbl) learn only in the Audio
mode.
• Learned functions override any existing preprogrammed functions
on the remote control.
• Learned functions are automatically erased when a new function is
learned on the same button.
• To erase a learned function and return to an original
preprogrammed function, please refer to the section Erasing
Learned Functions.
NOTE: If you inadvertently overwrite one or more pre-programmed PRE com-
mands in your PRE remote control, the PRE itself can send all of the necessary IR
commands from its main display window, enabling you to teach the PRE remote
both its pre-programmed commands and a few other, optional commands which
you might find useful. (Please refer to the section “Teaching PRE Functions to its
Remote Control”.)