Useful Information; Backlight; Device Mode / Source Keys; Volume Control - Arcam fmj BDP300 Manuel

Useful information

Backlight

A blue backlight comes on for five seconds whenever
a key is pressed. This helps you use the handset in
subdued lighting conditions. It may be possible to hear a
quiet tone being emitted from the remote control when
the backlight is on. This is perfectly normal.
Power LED blinks
Short blinks indicate a valid key press.
Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a
device code) or signal the beginning and successful
completion of a programming sequence.
Long blinks indicate an invalid key press or entry.
The symbol ' * ' is used in the manual to indicate a
power LED blink.
Timeouts and unassigned keys
Time out – After 10 seconds the CR104 exits the
programming state and returns to normal operation.
Stuck key timeout – After any key is pressed
continuously for 30 seconds, the CR104 stops sending
IR transmission to conserve battery life. The CR104
remains off until all keys are released.
Unassigned keys – the CR104 ignores any unassigned
key presses for a particular Device Mode and does not
transmit IR.
Low voltage indicator
When the batteries are running down, the IR transmit
indicator on the CR104 (the LED under the Power
button) flashes five times whenever you press a button:
* * * * *
If this happens, please fit four new AAA alkaline
batteries as soon as possible.

Device Mode / Source keys

As the CR104 can control your BDP300, AVR500,
AVR600 or AV888 as well as a range of other equipment,
many of the buttons have more than one function
depending on the 'device mode' selected on the remote
control.
The Device Mode keys (shown below) select the source
on the AVR500/AVR600/AV888. If one of these keys is
pressed briefly, a command is transmitted to change the
source on the unit. Also the functionality of the remote
control changes to operate the selected source device. It's
like having eight different remotes in your hand!
SAT AV
TUN
BD
PVR VCR
AMP CD
BDP300 Blu-ray player
BD
Satellite set-top box
SAT
Audio-visual sound input (use with TV)
AV
TUN DAB, Sirius, FM or AM tuner
AMP Controls the amplifier and setup features
of the AVR500/AVR600 and AV888
Personal Video Recorder (or Digital
PVR
Video Recorder)
Video Cassette Recorder
VCR
Compact Disc player
CD
If you press and hold a Device Mode key for about four
seconds, you change the Device Mode of the CR104
without changing the signal source on the AVR500/
AVR600/AV888. This can also be done by pressing S
followed by a Device Mode key (within two seconds).
These two methods allow you to change which device
the CR104 controls without also changing the AVR500/
AVR600/AV888 source, allowing uninterrupted
listening.
Each Device Mode changes the behaviour of many
of the CR104 keys to control the source device
appropriately. For example:
In mode 0 plays the previous CD track.
CD
In mode issues the TV 'channel down' command.
0
AV
The CR104 remains in the last selected Device Mode
so it is not necessary to press a Device Mode key before
every command key if all you are doing is playing or
skipping tracks on a CD, for example.
Navigation keys
The Navigation keys steer the cursor in
Setup menus or on-screen menus. They
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also replicate the navigation functions of
original remotes supplied with other home
entertainment devices in your system.
O confirms a setting.

Volume control

By default, the CR104 is set up so that the volume
control buttons always control the volume of an Arcam
amplifier or receiver, regardless of which Device Mode
the remote is currently set for. This is known as volume
'punch through' .
For example, if you are listening to a CD, you will
probably have the CR104 in Device Mode to control
CD
the CD player. You can use the volume controls on
the remote directly to adjust the volume of an Arcam
amplifier without first having to press A to put the
remote into Device Mode. The volume buttons
AMP
'punch through' the Device Mode on the remote to
CD
the Device Mode. Volume 'punch through' can be
AMP
disabled individually for any Device Mode if desired.
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Controlling other devices

Method 1 (Direct code setup)
This section describes the simplest (preferred) way to
program the CR104's Device Mode keys to control the
non-Arcam devices in your system.
SAT AV
TUN
BD
PVR VCR
AMP CD
Some of the modes are locked to Arcam operation
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but can be unlocked if required: see 'Locking/
unlocking a specific Device Mode' on page E-28).
A mode only controls Arcam equipment.
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BD mode Locked
SAT mode Unlocked
AV mode Unlocked
TUN mode Locked
AUX mode Locked
VCR mode Unlocked
CD mode Locked
Here is a specific example of how to program the a
key to control an Addison television. The principles for
controlling other devices are exactly the same.
1. Make sure your device is switched on (not just on
standby).
2. Find the correct Device Code table (e.g. TV) for
the type of device you want to control from the
CR104.
3. Find the row containing the codes for the
manufacturer of your device. The most popular
code is listed first.
Press the appropriate Device Mode key (e.g. a )
4.
on the CR104.
Press and hold S until the red Power LED
5.
blinks twice: * * (It actually blinks once when
you press the key, then twice after about three
seconds).
6. Enter the first four-digit device code using the
number keys. The power key blinks twice: * * .
7. Aim the CR104 at the device and press P . If the
device switches off, the setup is complete.
8. Turn your device back on and test all the CR104's
functions to ensure they are working properly.